About This File
FS2004 SAAF Sikorsky S-55C, SAAF A5 (c/n 55-950), early 1957 color scheme. In 1954 two S-55Cs had been ordered for the SAAF. In July 1956 the S-55s was shipped to Cape Town and assembled at AFS Ysterplaat. After assembly, additional markings were added including Springbok roundels, each side of the upper fuselage and one on the belly. A yellow band 36 inch long at the tail rotor with the words Danger and Gevaar witha red arrow. The serial numbers were added on the tailboom and nose following the S-51 serials (A1-A3) and were A4 (22-959) and A5 (22-950). Textures only; requires ALPHS559.ZIP. Also includes screen shot and real photos of the repaint so you can get a good perspective of how it looks. Model by Alphasim. Repaint by Morne Pieters.