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Grumman's J-14 Mallard began its service in December 1950 and has had many owners over the years.

Today

J-14

J-56 arrived at Antilles Air Boats in 1974. Photo credit Tony Pierce

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J-14 Grumman Mallard

John Mayes

General Motors

Toya Menka Kaisha Ltd. - Japan

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Phil: "I was in the Virgin Islands once, I met a girl. We ate lobster, drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otter. That was a pretty good day. Why couldn't I get that day over and over again?"

Groundhog Day

February 2, 2026

Capt. Ron Gillies flew seaplanes for over 30 years before he arrived at Antilles Air Boats. Ron's father, Norman Gillies was an aviator as his brother, Jack and that continued to the next generation.

Read more about the family that had their head in the clouds.

The Flying Gillies

The Gillies