The Sikorsky S-39 was a smaller, single-engine version of the S-38 light amphibious aircraft, built in the USA by aviation firm Sikorsky Aircraft during the 1930s.
Filmmakers Martin and Osa Johnson - In the giraffe-patterned S-39 "Spirit of Africa", with companion zebra-striped S-38 "Osa's Ark", they explored Africa extensively, making safari movies and books.
In 2003, aviator Dick Jackson completed an authentic restoration of the S-39, dubbed the "Spirit of Igor" in honor of the Johnsons and Igor Sikorsky. The restoration process required nearly 40 years and 40,000 man-hours to complete. It is currently the oldest flying Sikorsky in the world.
Variants
- C-28
- military
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