Alameda in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Grumman J2F Duck

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 2, 2022

1. Grumman J2F Duck Marker

Inscription. The Grumman J2F Duck is an American single-engine amphibious biplane. The J2F's were designed in 1934 specifically for the Coast Guard. The second model in the series was the J2F 4-6. It was used by each major branch of the U.S. armed forces from the mid-1930s until just after World War II, primarily for utility and air-sea rescue duties. After the war, J2F Ducks saw service with independent civilian operators. Its first flight was 2 April 1936. The total number of J2F's built was 584 with 32 built of the J2F-4.

Erected 2022.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1936.

Location. 37° 46.816′ N, 122° 17.935′ W. Marker is in Alameda, California, in Alameda County. Marker can be reached from Ferry Point Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alameda CA 94501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Douglas SBD Dauntless (within shouting distance of this marker); Vought A-7A Corvair II (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grumman F6F Hellcat (about 300 feet away); Aircraft Carriers and Seaplane Tenders (approx. 0.2 miles away); Seaplanes and Flying Boats at NAS Alameda (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Seaplane Lagoon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alameda: Bay Area Aviation Center (approx. ¼ mile away); Pan Am China Clipper (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alameda.

More about this marker. The marker is one of four airplane-related markers at the newly opened (February 2022) park at the shoreline of the former Alameda Naval Air Station.

Also see . . . Grumman J2F Duck (Wikipedia).

"The Grumman J2F Duck (company designation G-15) is an American single-engine amphibious biplane. It was used by each major branch of the U.S. armed forces from the mid-1930s until just after World War II, primarily for utility and air-sea rescue duties. It was also used by the Argentine Navy, who took delivery of their first example in 1937. After the war, J2F Ducks saw service with independent civilian operators, as well as the armed forces of Colombia and Mexico....The J2F was an improved version of the earlier JF Duck, the main differences being a longer float and a more-powerful engine (900 horsepower versus 775)."

(Submitted on February 4, 2022.)

Grumman J2F Duck Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 2, 2022

2. Grumman J2F Duck Marker - wide view

Grumman J2F in flight image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Larkins (via Wikimedia Commons under CC license 2.0)

3. Grumman J2F in flight

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 3, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.