Warbird Information Exchange

While searching the old Sun-Democrat newspaper microfilm for more info on the Paducah B-17G, I came across this story about the odd fate of Sikorsky S-42 NC822M Brazilian Clipper:


In better days, courtesy Wikipedia:


Wonder what became of it?

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

Never saw a S-42 converted to a house boat! Would be awesome if it is still around.

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Keep Em' Flying,
Christopher Soltis
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Chicks Dig Warbirds.......right?

You said it. Imagine if Kermit Weeks could bring it to join his other Sikorsky survivors at Fantasy of Flight.