[Julius A. Barr and others with Sikorsky S-43W Amphibion aircraft]

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Identifier2018-00-00-6_image_327SourceThe Julius A. Barr Photograph Album (2018-00-00.6)CreatorBarr, Julius A., 1905-1939DescriptionPhotograph of Julius A. Barr (in overcoat), Al H. Jensen (right, in leather jacket), and a National Revolutionary Army soldier with General Chiang Kai-shek's Sikorsky S-43W Amphibion aircraft (tail number NC-16929), Shanghai, China, circa March 1937.

Inscription on album page: "The old crew of Boeing are hired for new Sikorsky. (Barr and Jensen)"

Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's time as a personal pilot for Zhang Xueliang (also known as the "Young Marshal" and "Peter Chang") and General Chiang Kai-shek, China, circa 1934-1937.Creation Datecirca 1937-03SubjectChiang, Kai-shek, 1887-1975Sikorsky S-43W Amphibion (Baby Clipper)SeaplanesAirportsBarr, Julius A., 1905-1939Air pilotsJensen, Al H.PlaceShanghai (China)ChinaOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Julius A. Barr Photograph Album/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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