S-38B c/n 314-19 was still marked NC15V when photographed at Geneva-Cointrin in July 1932. Of passing interest behind it is Fairey IIIF J9673 of 24 Sqn, Northolt!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

NC29V "Osa's Ark" was a 7-seater with space for the carriage of supplies. It was the only S-38BS and had 450 hp Wasp SC1 engines for operation at 6,000 ft. Seen here in zebra stripe scheme at the start of the Africa tour with S-39 NC52V which accompanied it.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928Sikorsky S-39 - СШАUSA - 1929

Two examples of the XPS-2 were S-38A variants which followed the XPS-1 into US Navy service, these in turn being followed by the PS-2, RS-3 and RS-4, all used as unarmed transports. Photo may show either c/n 14-8 or 14-9.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

An anonymous Inter-Island Airways S-38 over dramatic Hawaiian scenery.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

NC25V c/n 414-16 was one of only two examples of the S-38BH. a high performance version with 575 hp P&W Hornet B engines with which a maximum speed of 143 mph and a cruising speed of 120 mph was claimed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

S-38BH c/n 314-20 as NC16V but with no airline titles applied, probably before delivery to Pan American Airways.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

S-38C "Moloca", N4V c/n 314-8 of InterIsland Airways, an earlier example of the four which they operated, shows the wheels in the retracted position. They could be operated separately, and a turn on the water could be steered by lowering the wheel on the inside of the turn.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

S-38B NC11V c/n 314-15 was purchased in 1930 by Margery Durant of Old Westbury, New York and named "Silver Wings". In 1934 it became SE-EKN as seen here - the registration only being visible on top of the wings. Export to the Spanish Republicans in June 1936 was banned but it found its way there in December via Holland and France. Damaged in an air raid on arrival at Bilbao it was flown to Santander for repairs. On its first test flight after months of delay on 30.7.37 it was shot down by 'friendly fire' from a group of Republican Polikarpov I-15s whose pilots were unable to identify it.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

NC9140 c/n 114-14 was an S-38B Special for the Andean National Corporation of Colombia. Its name "ANCOL" appeared prominently on the nose but it was reported to have crashed before delivery.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

S-38B NC9138 c/n 114-11 named "Colonial" by Canadian owners Colonial Airways was later renamed "Nonokas". It was the first to have the more streamlined sloping windscreen designed to improve performance and shed water better than the upright type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

NC113M c/n 214-9 "Porto Alegre" of New York, Rio and Buenos Aires Airline (NYRBA). It later went to PAA and after being stolen by rebels it was crashed, killing all on board.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

NC142M c/n 214-13 was one of the S-38 amphibians used by Charles Lindbergh (seen in the cockpit) to investigate and inaugurate the Caribbean flights for PAA which were an important factor in the airline's development.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

US Navy PS-3 A-8284 was originally armed with nose and tail guns but, as seen here, the armament was removed. Later the 4 examples of the PS-3 were converted to RS-3 transports and three more were built as RS-3. This may be either c/n 114-12 or 114-17.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

NC158H c/n 114-18 was a 12-passenger S-38C conversion for Colonial and Western Airways with extra cabin windows aft. Rudder and balance areas have been increased by lengthened bottom rudders.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

Creole Petroleum's S-38B NC2V, c/n 314-6.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

Northwest Airways S-38B NC303N c/n 414-1 'on the step', airline titles on the nose and the inscription "A-M-9" on the tail boom, significance unknown.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

Sikorsky test pilot Boris Sergievsky in one of the two Hornet B powered S-38BHs, either NC25V (414-16) or NC40V (514-4). The engines have stub exhausts for high performance so Boris has a helmet with ear pads!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

C-6 29-406 was the first S-38A to be purchased by the US Army and it was tested as No.XP-588. It has the additional cabin windows of the 12-seater and was followed by ten examples of the C-6A.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

NC28V c/n 414-19 was an S-38C which became CF-ASO of Canadian Airways. It had landing lights in streamlined pods under the wings and carried a seagull badge on the nose.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

SEA, LAND OR AIR: The Sikorsky (2 Wasps) of Mr. Francis Francis. The cabin is beautifully fitted, and this machine makes what is probably the most luxurious privately-owned aircraft in the country. It is in a similar Sikorsky that the Hutchinson family are flying to England, via Greenland, from New York.
C/n 314-19 was also re-registered G-ABYS in July 1932 with Capt Francis and is seen here at Heston on 9.9.32 in its new marks.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

NC305N c/n 414-3, an S-38C of Hawaii's Inter-Island Airways, has Townend ring cowlings and special 'tourist' oval windows. This is marked "USA M-32" below the cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

S-38C 12-seater NC10V c/n 314-14 with two 420 hp P&W Wasp C-1 9-cyl radial engines while serving with Pan American Airways. It was later hired by Howard Hughes for a short time in 1935.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

S-38B NC159H c/n 114-19 was sold after use by Sikorsky as a testbed registered NR159H.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

S-38B NC23V c/n 414-14 went to the Netherlands East Indies as PK-AKS "Bakopa" for Nederlandsche Nieuw Guinea Petroleum (NNGPM) 7.36 but was destroyed by war operations 19.2.42.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928

Inside the S-38 cabin looking aft, with wicker type seats, no safety belts. Entry or escape was via the steps and the rear roof hatch. The forward hatch was over the pilot's cabin.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-38 - СШАUSA - 1928