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After the acceptance of its FF-1 and F2F fighters by the U.S. Navy, Grumman decided to develop a utility amphibian to replace the Loening OL-9. The prototype XJF-1 first flew in 1933. Minor changes and a designation change to J2F kept this aircraft in production during World War II and in service into the post-war years. |
The last model, the J2F-6 was built by Columbia Aircraft. In 1948, the U.S. Air Force acquired several surplus Navy J2Fs for use in air-sea rescue duties. These aircraft received the designation OA-12. In both services, the Grumman product was known as the Duck. |
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