Gruman JF/J2F Duck (Ginter 0942612841)

Category Aviation Books, Subcategory US Prop Aircraft, ISBN/Box 0942612841, Series Naval Fighters Number 84, Publisher/Brand Ginter, Author Steve Ginter, Format a4, No. Pages 72, Version Soft cover, Language English

The JF/J2F "Duck" was one of those military workhorses moving around in the background before and during WWII which did a tremendous job but never got the publicity of its' more glamorous teammates. Some said the Duck could be more aptly named the "Ugly Duckling". Be that as it may; when no other bomber could be found, it carried bombs; when no other transport could be found, it transported; when no other photo plane could be found, it photographed and when no other rescuer could be found, it rescued. When it came to "Utility Craft", the JF/J2F was the definitive.