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The S-43 first
flew on June 5, 1935. The first five went to the United States
Army. Howard Hughes purchased one for a proposed around the
world flight, but it crashed at Lake Meade, Nevada in 1943. It
was repiared and stored at the Hughes Tool Company in Houston, Texas
until 1977. It was then sold to Van Kregten Enterprise of San
Jose, California for planned museum display.
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Sikorsky S-43 Flying Boat
Standard Series. 1/72nd scale. 14.25" wingspan x 8.5" long
No. AAS2D-ST. Only $119.95 |
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