In 1936 S-43 c/n 4312 went to Norway as LN-DAG "Valkyrien". It is seen here in the KLM repair shop hangar at Amsterdam-Schiphol prior to conversion as F-AREX in 1938. Note the wing trailing-edge plain flap between the ailerons, an inheritance from the S-42. In the foreground is KLM DC-3 PH-ALW c/n 1944 and immediately behind LN-DAG a Fokker S.IX biplane S-30 is visible.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935Fokker S.IX - НидерландыNetherlands - 1937Sikorsky S-43 Baby Clipper/JRS/Y1OA-8 - СШАUSA - 1936

S-42 c/n 4209 NC16736 seen at anchor following its first trans-Atlantic survey crossing on 21.6.37.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-42 Clipper - СШАUSA - 1934

This photograph of an unidentified S-42 Pan American "Clipper" carried a personal inscription, possibly from Captain to a passenger. The aircraft is creating a pronounced bow wave as it taxies using the power of the outboard engines only.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-42 Clipper - СШАUSA - 1934

Excambian served with Antilles Air Boats from 1967 until 1969, when it was blown on to the rocks at St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. It is seen here departing St Croix the year before the accident.
The sole surviving S-44 is c/n 4402, originally "Excambian" of American Export Airlines, seen here as N41881 'on the step' in Avalon-type colour scheme but without titles. For a time confusion was caused when W R Probed of Avalon Air Transport had the name "Excalibur" painted on the nose, the tru "Excalibur" being NC44880 c/n 4401 which was lost in a take-off crash at Botwood, NFD in 1942.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky PBS / VS-44 Excalibur - СШАUSA - 1937

The Sikorsky S-41 prototype c/n 1100-X. It is seen here clearly marked as FWI-AA when operated by Compagnie Aerienne Antillaise, an unofficial registration used in the French West Indies. Also prominent are the T-6 P&W Wasp engines and cowlings which were fitted to replace the original engines which had failed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-41 - СШАUSA - 1930

Not all that it seems. Sikorsky S-38B NC28V taxying in at Oshkosh 31.7.04 is in fact a modern replica built by Born Again Restorations.

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

NC6V is a replica S-38B built in 1998 by Born Again Restorations with c/n B314-12 for S C Johnson & Son Inc of Racine, WI. The Johnson company, of wax polish fame, used the original c/n 314-12 which was named "Carnauba" after the tropical palm which was a source of the wax.

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

Another view of the cabin and engine area of NC6V displayed at Oshkosh 2004. Power is provided by two P&W R-985 Wasp 420 hp radials.

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

The second Born Again S-38B was built in 2001 as c/n B414-20 and registered NC28V. The original c/n 414-20 was actually NC29V but these marks are not now available as N29V is currently in use on a Bonanza.

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

The original S-38BS c/n 414-20 "Osa's Ark" of Martin and Osa Johnson in its distinctive zebra stripe paint scheme, with upper mainplanes and wingtip floats removed, is unloaded at Capetown Docks 24.1.33.

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

The S-38 cockpit has the flying instruments on the left and the engine instruments on the centre panel with ignition switches at the bottom. A locking pin can be removed to allow the control wheel to be swung across so that the aircraft can be flown from the right-hand seat.

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