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Grumman G-21 Goose
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<p>The Grumman G-21 Goose is an <a href="/facts/Amphibious_aircraft/W8vkvF5g">amphibious</a> <a href="/facts/Flying_boat/UmALvlKC">flying boat</a> designed by <a href="/facts/Grumman/0qsyLV6J">Grumman</a> to serve as an eight-seat "commuter" aircraft for businessmen in the <a href="/facts/Long_Island/u42NF647">Long Island</a> area. The Goose was Grumman's first <a href="/facts/Monoplane/2fLoovyH">monoplane</a> to fly, its first twin-engined aircraft, and its first aircraft to enter commercial airline service. During <a href="/facts/World_War_II/2efV5L1U">World War II</a>, the Goose became an effective transport for the US military (including the <a href="/facts/United_States_Coast_Guard/6d7SWTP9">United States Coast Guard</a>), as well as serving with many other air forces. During hostilities, the Goose took on an increasing number of combat and training roles. </p>