This dramatic aviation image shows a Sikorsky S-55 / H-19-family naval helicopter, coded 4-05, flying against a rugged mountain backdrop. The airborne profile, naval markings, and sweeping scenery give the photograph excellent display and reference appeal.
The S-55 became a landmark utility helicopter, recognized by its nose-mounted radial engine, elevated cockpit, and large cabin below the rotor mast. The anchor emblem, roundel, and tactical coding point to a naval operator believed to be associated with Italian naval aviation, while the exact unit and individual airframe remain unresolved.
From the Jeffrey C. Evans Helicopter Archive Estate. Evans was a respected helicopter historian, researcher, photographer, and co-author of The Bell 47 Helicopter Story. This provenance connects the piece to a focused aviation-history collection while the exact subject details remain grounded in the visible photograph and archive documentation.
Good overall archive-print condition with light handling wear. No major tear is visible. The reverse carries repeating Kodak Professional Endura paper markings. Please review the photographs for exact surface and edge condition. Please review all photos carefully as they show the exact piece you will receive.
| Subject | Sikorsky S-55 / H-19 naval helicopter coded 4-05 |
| Date / Era | Late 1950s1960s era |
| Format | Black-and-white archive enlargement |
| Paper / Material | Kodak Professional Endura-type paper |
| Measurements | Approx. 8 x 12 in. |
| Provenance | Jeffrey C. Evans Helicopter Archive Estate |
| Custom SKU | PHO-FLDH1-QFDG |
Ships free with tracked shipping and careful protective packing. This physical archive photograph will be packed flat between rigid protection to help it arrive ready for display, collecting, or reference use.
You are purchasing the exact archive piece shown. Photos are part of the description and show the visible markings, paper type, included details, and condition.
Readable tactical code 4-05
A strong addition for aviation historians, modelers, rotorcraft collectors, and focused archive displays.
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