The plane's original crew in 1935 included pilot E.H. Schlanser; co-pilot J.A. Hoy; H.F. Johnson, Jr.; Dr. J.V. Steinle and R.P. Gardiner.

 A Historical Perspective
In an early example of “base of the pyramid” thinking, H.F. Johnson, Jr. undertook his Carnaúba Expedition to Brazil in 1935, searching for a sustainable source of carnaúba wax for SC Johnson products. Once in Brazil, H.F. established local production of the wax, bringing economic value and growth to the local community while providing needed business value for the company.