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The Johnson's S-39 at work in Borneo


 

Osa and Martin greet the Murut
Note: Step on forward right side cabane. Also,
note the fuel cap adjacent to Osa's foot.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Osa and the Murut.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

A posed shot with Johnson's, Crew and Murut.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The Spirit of Africa and Borneo watertaxis.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The S-39 flying low along the river.
It's shadow clearly showing it's altitude.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Locals paddle out to meet the S-39.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

A closeup view of the empennage.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The S-39 on a narrow river.
Note: People on floats.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Fuselage Detail.
Note: Steps on side of fuselage.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Rear quarter view of the S-39.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Boom Detail.
Note: control control cable rigging.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Flying over the jungles of Borneo.
Note: Float Detail.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Flying over the jungles of Borneo.
Note: Float Detail.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

"The Spirit of Afirca and Borneo" on the step.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The S-39's sits idle.
Note: The landing gear is down.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The S-39 sits idle.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The S-39 with engine running.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The S-39 water taxis.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Another view as the S-39 watertaxis.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The S-39 on a beach.
Note: Cover on Engine
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Another view of the S-39 on a beach.
Note: Tiedowns
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Unidentified man and the S-39.
Note: Door stops and steps.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Osa and the Murut.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The S-39 takes to the sky.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

A Closeup of the S-39 as it climbs out of the water.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

A detail view of the Powerplant.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The S-39 in flight.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Martin and Osa Johnson with British North
Borneo's Colonial Governor Jardine.
Note: Balloon Tires
Sandakan, North Borneo - 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum


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