The prototype first flew on Oct. 24, 1947, and soon after the U.S. Air Force ordered a quantity for air-sea rescue duties as SA-16As. Grumman delivered 297 A models to the Air Force, mostly for the Air Rescue Service. In 1962 the USAF changed the designation to HU-16.

1/48 Grumman SA-16A Albatross (Early) USN/ USAAF $266.00	1/48 Grumman SA-16A Albatross 6 decal versions $266.00	1/48 Grumman HU-16B/C Albatross (USN, USAF) $266.00	1/48 Grumman HU-16 B Albatross USAF 2 DECAL OPTIONS $266.00
1/48 Grumman HU-16 D Albatross US NAVY $266.00	1/48 GRUMMAN HU-16D ALBATROSS DECALS FOR JAPAN, GERMANY $266.00	1/48 GRUMMAN HU-16E ALBATROSS (USCG) $266.00	1/48 GRUMMAN HU-16B ASW / (SHU-16B) ALBATROSS No Price
1/48 GRUMMAN HU-16B ASW/(SHU-16B) ALBATROSS - SPAIN No Price