Sikorsky S-39

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

External links

* [http://www.airminded.net/sikorsky1/s39.html Photos of the Sikorsky S-39]
* [http://www.spiritofigor.com Photos and story of the restored S-39 "Spirit of Igor"]