Is the Grumman Albatross the ultimate private seaplane!? I speak with Michael Barksdale and Stewart Lawrence about owning their own Albatross they call Zeus!
Built in 1947, the Albatross was originally a military aircraft. With most of them retiring and being put in the desert by the late 80's, there is few that fly today. But Michael Barksdale and Stewart Lawrence are the exception. Owning their own Grumman Albatross to go partying, jumping off the wing and showing off at airshows. Not only that, when needed the guys are often first responders to disaster relief areas such as the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands after hurricanes. So, is the Albatross the ULTIMATE private seaplane!?
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