Sikorsky S-55 Fleet Lineup Multiple Tactical Codes

Flight-line view with 4-02, 4-05, 4-06, and 4-10 visible

The Archive Piece

This reference-rich flight-line photograph shows a lineup of naval Sikorsky S-55 / H-19 helicopters with at least four readable tactical codes: 4-02, 4-05, 4-06, and 4-10. Multiple airframes and matching markings create strong squadron and fleet-documentation appeal.

Why This Subject Matters

The S-55 became a widely used transport, rescue, and utility helicopter, and this lineup shows the type in organized naval service rather than as an isolated aircraft. Anchor emblems and tactical coding suggest a formation believed to be connected with Italian naval aviation.

Collector Highlights

At least four readable tactical codes
Multiple Sikorsky S-55 / H-19 airframes
Strong squadron lineup composition
Naval anchor emblems and matching markings
Useful reference for historians and modelers

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

Subject	Naval Sikorsky S-55 / H-19 helicopter flight-line lineup
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-FLDH1-55M5

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.

At least four readable tactical codes

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

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