[1] After it remained inactive for a number of years and passed through intermediate owners, Buffett purchased the aircraft in November 1995,[1] restored it, and named it Hemisphere Dancer.

This is the plane Buffett was flying during the incident recounted in the song "Jamaica Mistaica" on the album Banana Wind.

The Hemisphere Dancer was carrying Buffett, U2's lead singer Bono, his wife Ali, their children Jordan and Eve, and Island Records founder Chris Blackwell.

Despite numerous efforts at obtaining the requisite clearances and permissions, the Hemisphere Dancer was only allowed to make a water landing once during the month-long odyssey.

It has made numerous visits to general aviation fly-ins such as the Sun 'n Fun and EAA AirVenture Oshkosh exhibitions.