This outstanding naval image captures a Sikorsky S-55 / H-19 helicopter, coded 22, flying above a surfaced submarine while an escort ship or frigate moves in the background. Three major naval subjects in one frame give this photograph exceptional storytelling and display power.
The scene strongly reflects the S-55s naval and anti-submarine-warfare era, when helicopters expanded fleet reconnaissance, rescue, and ship support capabilities. A background pennant appears to begin with F 59, but the final character is not clear enough for a reliable ship identification.
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. Repeating Kodak Professional Endura markings appear on the reverse. Please review all photos carefully as they show the exact piece you will receive.
| Subject | Sikorsky S-55 / H-19 naval helicopter coded 22 over submarine and escort ship |
| 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-XQLF |
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.
Helicopter, surfaced submarine, and escort ship together
A strong addition for aviation historians, modelers, rotorcraft collectors, and focused archive displays.
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