Our Grumman Widgeon J4F-1 model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen. Our Grumman Widgeon J4F-1 model aircraft is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures. The model airplane’s parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This model aircraft will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality. This elegant Grumman Widgeon J4F-1 model aircraft is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family. Grumman Widgeon J4F-1 History: The J4F Widgeon is a small and light amphibian utility transport aircraft used by the the US Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and by the Royal Navy for search and rescue operations. In 1940, the first prototype of the J4F flew for the first time as an anti-submarine aircraft for the U.S. Navy. A total of 266 were built, including 176 for for the military. The Coast Guard purchased 25 Grumman J4F-1 aircraft, a light amphibian utility transport, for search and rescue duty. They were purchased in two batches beginning in 1941 and the initial order consisted of eight aircraft, purchased under contract TCG-33459, with the first aircraft delivered from Grumman on 7 July 1941. These aircraft were given USCG service numbers V197 through V204. The following year the second batch, consisting of 17 aircraft, was acquired under contract TCG-34026. The first J4F from this batch was delivered to the Coast Guard on 25 February 1942 and the final was delivered on 29 June 1942. These aircraft were given the service numbers V205 through V221. The J4F Widgeon provided services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Army Air Forces and British Royal Navy during World War II. After the warfare, the aircraft was redesigned to have it more appropriate for civil operations. Six seats were added and a new hull had improved its water handling. The J4F Widgeon was called by the British Royal Navy as the “Gosling”.