“Battleship USS Alabama, Mobile, Alabama”

“This OS2U ‘Kingfisher’ seaplane is the only assembled one on display in the United States. During World War II three of these planes were assigned to Alabama for scouting and observation missions. This plane, a gift from the Mexican Navy, was restored by Brookley AFB mechanics during their off-duty...

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Format: Electronic
Published: Samford University Archives
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Online Access:https://digitalcollections.samford.edu/documents/detail/18927
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Summary:“This OS2U ‘Kingfisher’ seaplane is the only assembled one on display in the United States. During World War II three of these planes were assigned to Alabama for scouting and observation missions. This plane, a gift from the Mexican Navy, was restored by Brookley AFB mechanics during their off-duty hours.”