[Sikorsky S-43W Amphibion aircraft near indent in ground]

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Identifier2018-00-00-6_image_329SourceThe Julius A. Barr Photograph Album (2018-00-00.6)CreatorBarr, Julius A., 1905-1939DescriptionPhotograph of General Chiang Kai-shek's Sikorsky S-43W Amphibion aircraft (tail number NC-16929) near an indent in the ground caused by a rough landing, Nanjing, China, May 2, 1937. Several people, including National Revolutionary Army soldiers, are gathered around the plane.

Inscription on album page: "Pilot just flew Sikorsky to Nanking. The military field was too soft. Plane nosed up but no damage done. May 2, 1937."

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 Date1937-05-02SubjectChiang, Kai-shek, 1887-1975Sikorsky S-43W Amphibion (Baby Clipper)SeaplanesNational Revolutionary Army (China)Guo min ge ming junSoldiersPlaceNanjing (Jiangsu Sheng, China)ChinaOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Julius A. Barr Photograph Album/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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