Goodyear GA-2 Duck NC5506M, the European demonstrator, on take off showing the single faired step hull originally fitted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Goodyear GA-2 Duck - СШАUSA - 1944

"Flight" showed NC5500M with wheels retracting into the wing roots and a narrower engine support pillar with external bracing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Goodyear GA-2 Duck - СШАUSA - 1944

N5512M taking off with the one-step NACA hull fitted and a test pitot mounted on the engine nacelle.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Goodyear GA-2 Duck - СШАUSA - 1944

NC5506M shows a clean profile with mainwheels and tailwheel retracted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Goodyear GA-2 Duck - СШАUSA - 1944

GA-2 three-seater NC5504M poses for the first manufacturers' photos.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Goodyear GA-2 Duck - СШАUSA - 1944

The Goodyear GA-1 (145 hp six-cylinder Franklin 6A4-145-A3) in its first form with bulges on the sides to contain the retracted wheels, as seen in "The Aeroplane Spotter"

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Goodyear GA-2 Duck - СШАUSA - 1944

GA-2 NC36281 with crosswind undercarriage fitted, running straight towards the camera while pointing to one side into wind.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Goodyear GA-2 Duck - СШАUSA - 1944

NC5505M shows the trial installation of a second step to .the hull to obtain a better unstick on take-off.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Goodyear GA-2 Duck - СШАUSA - 1944

Another airborne view of NC5506M, this time in Goodyear titles during its UK demonstrations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Goodyear GA-2 Duck - СШАUSA - 1944

The second GA-22 Drake N5515M shows the square-tipped wing and tail surfaces of this model.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Goodyear GA-2 Duck - СШАUSA - 1944

NC5506M shows the low tail position of the GA-2 when in the water.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Goodyear GA-2 Duck - СШАUSA - 1944

The 1939 Applegate Duck amphibian was dropped by Piper after trials but became the inspiration for the 1944 Goodyear Duck. It is shown here in 55hp form, registered NX27960.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Applegate Duck - СШАUSA - 1937