The Grumman G-44 Widgeon was a compact five-seat amphibious aircraft that served as both a civilian executive transport and military patrol aircraft during World War II. First flown in 1940, it was a high-wing twin-engine monoplane powered by two 200-horsepower Ranger inline engines and capable of carrying five passengers or cargo. Spanning just over 40 feet with a length of 31 feet 1 inch, the Widgeon achieved a maximum speed of 165 mph. Manufactured by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, 276 examples were built between 1940 and 1949.
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| REGISTRATION PENDING | 1943 | 1328 | ME | ADD503 |