{"product_id":"sova-m-1-72-grumman-sa-16a-albatross-72024","title":"Sova-M 1\/72 Grumman SA-16A Albatross (72024)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn amphibian built for rescue\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSova-M’s 1\/72 scale Grumman SA-16A Albatross represents a distinctive post-war amphibious aircraft associated with search-and-rescue operations. Kit 72024 offers a subject whose boat-shaped hull and twin-engine layout reflect its ability to operate from both land and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Grumman Albatross first flew in 1947 and was developed for duties including rescuing aircrew at sea. Its amphibious design combined a flying-boat hull with retractable landing gear, allowing it to use conventional airfields as well as suitable stretches of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SA-16A was an early United States Air Force designation for the Albatross. These aircraft served in the air-rescue role, including during the Korean War, where recovering downed aircrew was an important and demanding task. Under the unified American aircraft designation system introduced in 1962, the SA-16A became the HU-16A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRescue missions depended on navigation, endurance and the judgement of crews working in changing sea and weather conditions. The Albatross became a recognisable part of post-war rescue aviation, with the wider family also serving other American military branches and overseas operators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Sova-M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Grumman SA-16A Albatross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft type: twin-engine amphibian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical role: search and rescue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: post-war\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit number: 72024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd an amphibious rescue aircraft to your aviation collection, or display it alongside contemporary aircraft to tell a different story from the combat types of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sova-M","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55313683284309,"sku":"SVM-72024","price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8287\/8805\/files\/1310733-11185-62-720.avif?v=1791822707","url":"https:\/\/monstermodelsandgames.co.uk\/products\/sova-m-1-72-grumman-sa-16a-albatross-72024","provider":"Monster Models and Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}