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Geoff Goodall

Grumman Mallard G-73

C/N   J-10
C/N   J-4
C/N   J-13
C/N   J-38
C/N   J-44
C/N   J-42
C/N   J-56
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photo credit Tom Anusewicz
photo credit Tom Anusewicz
photo credit Tom Anusewicz
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photo credit Michael Prophet
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Aviation Week - July 1949
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 2 Grumman G-73 Mallards and 2 Fullers

It was interesting that both J-6 NC2943 and J-8 NC2945 came off the Grumman assembly line in 1946 and both were purchased by Fullers. One to Fuller Brush (Connecticut) and the other to Fuller Paint (California). They both operated the Mallards for many years

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The purchasers of early aircraft recognized the opportunity to utilize the new equipment in business but it was always their sense of adventure and pursuit of the thrill that closed the deal. The newest amphibian aircraft on the market was drawing attention for many that could afford it.

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J-6  NC2943
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J-8  NC2945
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Over the blue

The Shell Aviation News  issue #422 from 1974 has an article "Over the Blue" and it was written by Jim Cothron, a Chalk's Airlines pilot. Jim also flew those Goose and Mallards that came to and from Antilles Air Boats in the USVI. See more about Jim at General Declaration ...

Connecting the dots. 

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