Comments on: The Last Sikorsky JRS-1 Makes A Move to the Udvar-Hazy Center

By: Lori Ann

Lori Ann — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:27:58 +0000

Latest Photos of her
http://airandspace.si.edu/museum/udvarhazy/newwing_photos.cfm

By: Lori Ann

Lori Ann — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:20:55 +0000

My family and I were at Udvar yesterday and saw her in the Restoration wing. She has her landing gear, wings and engines all mounted back on her body and is looking great.

By: Pat Robinson

Pat Robinson — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:28:37 +0000

MR. Richards,
Though the USAAF did operate the Sikorsky S-43/JRS under the designation OA-8 and OA-11, the Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson which displays its predecessors types sadly does not have an example of a S-43/JRS.
The NASM has the sole surviving example of a Military Sikorsky JRS-1. #1063 did of course proudly serve with your fathers (who’s service is highly appreciated) VJ-1.
The USMC owns a ex-airliner S-43 displayed at the Pima Air Museum in Arizona and is painted to represent 2-MJ-4 s/n 4325 which served with the Marine Corps.
The ex-Howard Hughes S-43 s/n 4327 survives in private hands in Texas and is reported to be for sale.
There is also a forward fuselage section with the Alaskan Aviation Heritage Museum and is believed to be an ex-Reeve Aleutian aircraft.
The Sikorsky S-43/ JRS-1 is a rare bird indeed

By: THOMAS RICHARDS

THOMAS RICHARDS — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:47:13 +0000

MY FATHER WAS SQUADRON COMMANDER OV V.J. SQUADRON ONE AT THE TIME OF THE PEARL HARBOR ATTACK, DECEMBER7, 1941, AND HIS ASSIGNED JRS-1 WAS 1-J-1 WITH THE GREEN TAIL.

THE PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSIUM HAS BEEN TRYING TO FIND A RESTORED JRS-1 FOR THE MUSEUM AT MY REQUEST, AS GTHE HANGAR THEY USE FOR THE MUSEUM IS THE HANGAR USED BY V.J. SQUADRON ONE ON FORD ISLAND. I UNDERSTAND THE AIR FORCE MUSEUM AT WRIGHT PATTERSON HAS A JRS-1?

By: Mitch London

Mitch London — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:15:08 +0000

Matt,

Thanks for your reply. However, I do feel that given this aircraft’s historical significance, it should be given serious consideration for full and complete restoration sooner rather than later.

I can just imagine standing next to her, there in the Museum, knowing that she was on the ramp witnessing history on that “Day of Infamy”.

I’m proud of what the Museum stands for and what you and your staff is able to accomplish on behalf of all greatful Americans such as myself.

God Bless and keep up the good work. You inspire us all.

Mitch London
Pembroke Pines, Florida

By: The National Air and Space Museum

The National Air and Space Museum — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:02:41 +0000

Mitch,

The JRS-1 is complete but needs extensive restoration, particularly the interior. There are no established plans to begin restoration in the immediate future. The JRS-1 was moved to the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar so that the visiting public will be able to view the artifact, a Pearl Harbor survivor, once the facility opens to the public later this year.

By: Mitch London

Mitch London — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:20:38 +0000

Hi,
Fantastic effort for a real American treasure!

Is this a complete aircraft and is it in line for a total restoration? If it is, what is the time frame for completeion?

Bset regards,
Mitch London
Pembroke Pines, FL

By: Matt Jolley

Matt Jolley — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:07:49 +0000

What a great experience! Here’s a link to the story on Warbird Radio. There is even a video of the JRS-1 being unloaded.

http://www.warbirdradio.com/2011/03/breaking-news-worlds-only-surviving-sikorsky-jrs-1-finds-new-home/

Thanks again for including us on this historic day.

~Matt Jolley