JF2 Duck
First delivered in 1934, the Duck was a versatile aircraft that
continued to be ordered by the U.S. Navy until 1940. Most of the
JF/JF2 Ducks remained in service throughout the war, operated both
from carriers and land bases in a variety of roles, including
patrol, photo-survey, rescue, and target-towing.
This is part of a
series of 23 caches dedicated to the American Aircraft of
WWII. Each cache is
dedicated to a particular aircraft model and can be logged as an
individual find. The
series consists of 16 regular caches and 7 mystery
caches. The series will
be divided into 5 sub-series, one for each category of aircraft
(Fighters, Bombers, Seaplanes, and X-series Prototypes) and a final
series consisting of three of the most recognizable aircraft of
WWII. (P51 Mustang, B17 Flying Fortress and B29
Super Fortress).
This cache is part of the SEAPLANES
sub-series. The log contains a code used to find the final of this
sub-series:
American WWII Aircraft-SEAPLANES (GC16759).
SEAPLANES =
N40 G21A.G44 W074 JF2.PBY
This cache is located along a portion of the Randolph
Trails. These
trails are well maintained and easy to walk. There is parking for this cache
located at N40 49.336 W074 34.867. Trail
maps are readily available at most of the trail
heads.
Randolph’s trail system runs a 16-mile course
traversing five parks, the Clyde Potts Reservoir Watershed
and 2,000 acres of pristine open space. The trails link
together schools with neighborhoods and connect to Patriots’
Path at Combs Hollow and Old Brookside. Randolph’s trails should be
viewed as a work in progress as the township continues to
pursue easements and funding to expand our trail network. The
township funds 90% of design and construction costs through
state grants and developer contributions. Over $1.5 million
in state grants and developer contributions has been invested
in Randolph’s trails. Open year round, the trails
can be used from dawn to dusk and are closed at night. During
the winter months, there is no snow or ice removal, providing
a wonderful opportunity for cross-country skiers and snowshoe
enthusiasts.
GZ is directly
trailside. Be
aware of Muggle
activity!