SKU: PHO-FLDH1-L86K
From The Jeffrey C. Evans Helicopter Archive Estate

Sikorsky S-55 4-01 Shipboard Crane Operation

Rarely seen handling scene with sailors, warship structure, and suspended aircraft

The Archive Piece

This compelling shipboard scene shows a Sikorsky S-55 / H-19 naval helicopter, coded 4-01, suspended during a crane-handling operation beside a warship. Sailors and ship structure add scale, activity, and authentic operational atmosphere.

Why This Subject Matters

Naval helicopters often required specialized deck and maintenance handling, and this photograph documents that practical side of fleet aviation. The visible anchor emblem, roundel, and 4-01 code point toward a naval operator believed to be associated with Italian naval aviation.

Collector Highlights

  • Unusual shipboard helicopter crane-lift scene
  • Readable tactical code 4-01
  • Sailors and warship background provide scale
  • Strong naval operations reference value
  • Large 8 x 12 format

Archive Provenance

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.

Condition

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 all photos carefully as they show the exact piece you will receive.

Item Specifics

SubjectSikorsky S-55 / H-19 naval helicopter coded 4-01 in shipboard crane lift
Date / EraLate 1950s1960s era
FormatBlack-and-white archive enlargement
Paper / MaterialKodak Professional Endura-type paper
MeasurementsApprox. 8 x 12 in.
ProvenanceJeffrey C. Evans Helicopter Archive Estate
Custom SKUPHO-FLDH1-L86K

Shipping & Care

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.

Buyer Confidence

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.

Unusual shipboard helicopter crane-lift scene

A strong addition for aviation historians, modelers, rotorcraft collectors, and focused archive displays.

Secure this piece for your collection while it is available.