Jock's Amphibious Plane

Jock's amphibious plane — a single small seaplane capable of water and land operations — is piloted by Jock to extract Indiana Jones from hostile territory. In one scene it bobs on the Urubamba River as Indy climbs aboard via the pontoon and the craft lifts from the water; in another it departs a Peruvian airstrip and climbs over the jungle canopy. The aircraft's role is as Jock's personal aerial escape/transport vehicle used to flee immediate danger.

2 appearances

Purpose

Water-launched escape vehicle for rapid takeoff and flight

Significance

Delivers Indy's narrow getaway from Barranca trackers, pairs his frantic improvisation with Jock's steady piloting, and shifts the chase from jungle foot pursuit to airborne flight

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Cliff Jump to the Amphibian: River Escape

The amphibian plane functions as the literal means of escape and the dramatic focal point: it sits idle in the water until Jock starts it, then becomes the moving stage across which Indy must physically transfer from river to safety, resolving the chase.

Before: Stationary, bobbing in the Urubamba River with Jock sitting on the wing; engines idle.

After: Under power, taxiing across the river with Indy having boarded and the aircraft in motion toward takeoff/escape.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Twilight Ascent — Silhouette Over the Jungle

The amphibious plane functions as the literal vehicle of escape and the cinematic instrument that severs the characters from the jungle. It rises, becomes a lone silhouette against twilight, and visually signals transition — both physical removal and narrative pivot.

Before: At or just departing the Peruvian airstrip, engines engaged, under Jock's control and carrying passengers.

After: Airborne and climbing through twilight, piloted by Jock and traveling away from the dark jungle.

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