Usubc Collection Of Historic Igor Sikorsky Photographs

Life and career of Igor Sikorsky, a renowned Ukrainian-American
scientist, engineer, and industrialist.

Igor I. Sikorsky, is one of the most talented and versatile aeronautical pioneers in history. Sikorsky’s aviation career spanned over 60 years and was highlighted by three major achievements: the creation of the world’s first four-engine airliner; the record-breaking Clipper Ships, with which Pan American Airways explored transpacific and transatlantic airline service; and the development of the helicopter, which many historians consider to be his crowning achievement.

Igor Sikorsky (born on May 25, 1889 in Kyiv, Ukraine [then Russian Empire] – died on October 26, 1972 in Easton, Connecticut) was an aviation pioneer in Russian Empire, and is the most renowned helicopter designer in the United States.

Igor Sikorsky first became interested in rotary-wing aircraft when he produced two unsuccessful experimental helicopters in 1909. He had to “recognize that with the existing state of the art, engines, materials, and—most of all—the shortage of money and lack of experience…[he] would not be able to produce a successful helicopter at that time.” Nevertheless, his visionary efforts are the foundation of the technology that is basic to modern helicopters worldwide.

In 1909-1913, Sikorsky successfully constructed several aircrafts, including four-engine heavy bomber Ilya Muromets, before the Bolshevik usurpation of power in Russia. After immigrating to the U.S. in 1919, he founded the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in 1923, and designed the first workable American helicopter, Vought-Sikorsky VS-300. Sikorsky R-4 became the world’s first mass-produced helicopter in 1942.

Sikorsky designed cargo helicopters gave the U.S. Army one of its earliest capabilities to exploit air mobility with utility and cargo helicopters. His H-19 and H-34 models saw extensive use by the Army in a variety of missions and the development and use of the CH-37 medium cargo and CH-54 heave lift helicopters are further tribute to his engineering genius.

Sikorsky helicopters are utilized in all imaginable ways in many civilian and military domains, they serve as attack aircraft that support ground troops, and transports for soldiers, wildland firefighters, and disaster-relief workers. In 2018 alone, Sikorsky helicopters saved 1,636 lives.

In October 2011, the name of Igor Sikorsky was given to the former Tankova Street in Kyiv, Ukraine, where the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine is located. National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” and Zhulyany Airport “Kyiv” are also named after the world known helicopter designer.

1900-1909
1909	1909 – Kyiv, Ukraine H-1 – Sikorsky’s first helicopter, designed in Kyiv, Ukraine. H-1 never took off resulting from the lack of engines of suitable power (Front) [1909. AA.] 1909. AA. Kyiv, Ukraine. H-1 – Sikorsky’s first helicopter, designed in Kyiv, Ukraine. H-1 never took off resulting from the lack of engines of suitable power (Front) 1909 – Kyiv, Ukraine H-1 – Sikorsky’s first helicopter, designed in Kyiv, Ukraine. H-1 never took off resulting from the lack of engines of suitable power (Back) [1909. AB.] 1909. AB. Kyiv, Ukraine. H-1 – Sikorsky’s first helicopter, designed in Kyiv, Ukraine. H-1 never took off resulting from the lack of engines of suitable power (Back)
1910-1919
1910	1910 – Kyiv, Ukraine Igor Sikorsky with H-2 (second helicopter prototype) in the backyard of the Sikorsky Family house at 15Б Yaroslaviv Val Street, Kyiv, Ukraine. A copy of the photograph is posted in the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine building at 4 Aviaconstructor Igor Sikorsky Street, Kyiv, Ukraine. Provided by the Sikorsky Family and Robert Homans. [1910. AA.] 1910. AA. Kyiv, Ukraine. Igor Sikorsky with H-2 (second helicopter prototype) in the backyard of the Sikorsky Family house at 15Б Yaroslaviv Val Street, Kyiv, Ukraine. A copy of the photograph is posted in the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine building at 4 Aviaconstructor Igor Sikorsky Street, Kyiv, Ukraine. Provided by the Sikorsky Family and Robert Homans. 1910 – Kyiv, Ukraine Igor Sikorsky seated at the forward edge of his first airplane desing, S-1. (Credit: National Air and Space Museum) [1910. AB.] 1910. AB. Kyiv, Ukraine. Igor Sikorsky seated at the forward edge of his first airplane desing, S-1. (Credit: National Air and Space Museum)
1910	1910 – Kyiv, Ukraine Igor Sikorsky in S-2, designed and built by him and F.I. Bylinkin. Sikorsky made his first flight in S-2 on June 3, 1910. The 200-yard flight lasted for about twelve seconds (photo from the book “Igor Sikorsky. His three Careers in Aviation”) [1910. BA.] 1910. BA. Kyiv, Ukraine. Igor Sikorsky in S-2, designed and built by him and F.I. Bylinkin. Sikorsky made his first flight in S-2 on June 3, 1910. The 200-yard flight lasted for about twelve seconds (photo from the book “Igor Sikorsky. His three Careers in Aviation”)
1912	1912-1915 – Propeller of Sikorsky Plane In 1912 – 1918 Sikorsky was the head Chief Engineer of the aircraft division for the Russian Baltic Railroad Car Works in Saint Petersburg. [1912-1915. BB.] 1912-1915. BB. Propeller of Sikorsky Plane. In 1912 – 1918 Sikorsky was the head Chief Engineer of the aircraft division for the Russian Baltic Railroad Car Works in Saint Petersburg.
1914	1914.AA Igor Sikorsky photo portrait by Karl Karlovich Bulla. Sikorsky is wearing the cross of the Imperial Order of St. Vladimir. [1914.AA. ] 1914.AA. Igor Sikorsky photo portrait by Karl Karlovich Bulla. Sikorsky is wearing the cross of the Imperial Order of St. Vladimir.
1914	1914, February 27 Photograph of the aviator Sikorsky (Front) [1914, February 27. AA.] 1914, February 27. AA. Photograph of the aviator Sikorsky (Front) 1914, February 27 Photograph of the aviator Sikorsky (Back) [1914, February 27. AB.] 1914, February 27. AB. Photograph of the aviator Sikorsky (Back)
1920-1929
1923	1923 Construction of an aircraft at the Sikorsky Manufacturing Company in Roosevelt, New York. [1923. AA.] 1923. AA. Construction of an aircraft at the Sikorsky Manufacturing Company in Roosevelt, New York.
1928	1928 Sikorsky S-38, twin-engined ten-seat sesquiplane amphibious aircraft. It was Sikorsky’s first widely produced amphibious flying boat, serving successfully for Pan American Airways and the United States military. C-6 was the version, produced for the United States Army Air Forces (Front) [1928. AA.] 1928. AA. Sikorsky S-38, twin-engined ten-seat sesquiplane amphibious aircraft. It was Sikorsky’s first widely produced amphibious flying boat, serving successfully for Pan American Airways and the United States military. C-6 was the version, produced for the United States Army Air Forces (Front) 1928 Sikorsky S-38, twin-engined ten-seat sesquiplane amphibious aircraft. C-6 was the version, produced for the United States Army Air Forces (Back) [1928. AB.] 1928. AB. Sikorsky S-38, twin-engined ten-seat sesquiplane amphibious aircraft. C-6 was the version, produced for the United States Army Air Forces (Back)
1928	1928 Ten Thousand Test Flights in the evolution of the Sikorsky S-38. Article. [1928. BA.] 1928. BA. Ten Thousand Test Flights in the evolution of the Sikorsky S-38. Article. 1928 Ten Thousand Test Flights in the evolution of the Sikorsky S-38. Article. [1928. BB.] 1928. BB. Ten Thousand Test Flights in the evolution of the Sikorsky S-38. Article.
1929	1929 SIKORSKY AMPHIBION “S-39” [1929. AA.] 1929. AA. SIKORSKY AMPHIBION “S-39” 1929 SIKORSKY AMPHIBION “S-39” [1929. AB.] 1929. AB. SIKORSKY AMPHIBION “S-39”
1929	1929 Sikorsky S-39 amphibian NC54V [1929. BA.] 1929. BA. Sikorsky S-39 amphibian NC54V
1929	1929, June 29 Sikorsky S-38 was one of many types of aircraft operated by Colonial-Western Airways on their routes. Theis predecessor company of American Airlines inaugurated a two-trip daily service between Buffalo and Tronto on June 29, 1929, with three S-38’s. However, this service only lasted during the summer and was replaced by a Fairchild “Wasp” and later by a “New Standard.” (Front) [1929, June 29. CA.] 1929, June 29. CA. Sikorsky S-38 was one of many types of aircraft operated by Colonial-Western Airways on their routes. Theis predecessor company of American Airlines inaugurated a two-trip daily service between Buffalo and Tronto on June 29, 1929, with three S-38’s. However, this service only lasted during the summer and was replaced by a Fairchild “Wasp” and later by a “New Standard.” (Front) 1929, June 29 Sikorsky S-38 was one of many types of aircraft operated by Colonial-Western Airways on their routes. (Back) [1929, June 29. CA.] 1929, June 29. CA. Sikorsky S-38 was one of many types of aircraft operated by Colonial-Western Airways on their routes. (Back)
1930-1939
1931	1931 Pan American Sikorsky S-40 Amphibious Sesquiplane Flying Boat Aircraft (Front) [1931. AA.] 1931. AA. Pan American Sikorsky S-40 Amphibious Sesquiplane Flying Boat Aircraft (Front) 1931 Pan American Sikorsky S-40 Amphibious Sesquiplane Flying Boat Aircraft (Back) [1931. AB.] 1931. AB. Pan American Sikorsky S-40 Amphibious Sesquiplane Flying Boat Aircraft (Back)
1931	1931 – Sikorsky S-40 American Clipper On November 19, 1931, the American Clipper made its first passenger flight, to Cristobal in the Panama Canal Zone, via Kingston, Jamaica and Barranquilla, Colombia (Front) [1931. BA.] 1931. BA. Sikorsky S-40 American Clipper. On November 19, 1931, the American Clipper made its first passenger flight, to Cristobal in the Panama Canal Zone, via Kingston, Jamaica and Barranquilla, Colombia (Front) 1931 – Sikorsky S-40 American Clipper One of the “Clipper Ships,” world’s largest airliners, of the Pan American Airways System to West Indes, and South America (Back) [1931. BB.] 1931. BB. Sikorsky S-40 American Clipper. One of the “Clipper Ships,” world’s largest airliners, of the Pan American Airways System to West Indes, and South America (Back)
1932	1932, March 8 – S-38 Patent renewed Original filed February 14, 1929. Renewed May 29, 1931 (Front) [1932, March 8. AA.] 1932, March 8. AA. S-38 Patent renewed. Original filed February 14, 1929. Renewed May 29, 1931 (Front) 1932, March 8 – S-38 Patent renewed Original filed February 14, 1929. Renewed May 29, 1931 (Back) [1932, March 8. AB.] 1932, March 8. AB. S-38 Patent renewed. Original filed February 14, 1929. Renewed May 29, 1931 (Back)
1932	1932, December 8 A QUEER “BIRD.” Sikorsky S-38 “Blue Falcon.” LNA (Front) [1932, December 8. BA.] 1932, December 8. BA. A QUEER “BIRD.” Sikorsky S-38 “Blue Falcon.” LNA (Front) 1932, December 8 A QUEER “BIRD.” Sikorsky S-38 “Blue Falcon.” LNA (Back) [1932, December 8. BB.] 1932, December 8. BB. A QUEER “BIRD.” Sikorsky S-38 “Blue Falcon.” LNA (Back)
1932	1932 Sikorsky S-40 “Southern Clipper.” Built for Pan American Airways. During World War II was commissioned by the U.S. Navy till 1943 (Front) [1932. CA.] 1932. CA. Sikorsky S-40 “Southern Clipper.” Built for Pan American Airways. During World War II was commissioned by the U.S. Navy till 1943 (Front) 1932 Sikorsky S-40 “Southern Clipper.” Built for Pan American Airways. During World War II was commissioned by the U.S. Navy till 1943 (Back) [1932. CB.] 1932. CB. Sikorsky S-40 “Southern Clipper.” Built for Pan American Airways. During World War II was commissioned by the U.S. Navy till 1943 (Back)
1934	1934, February 14 – Stratford, Connecticut LARGEST PLANE DESIGNED FOR TRANS-OCEANIC FLIGHTS. Here is America’s largest plane and first air transport designed for passenger and mail flights over the ocean. Sikorsky Aviation Company Plant in Stratford, Conn. The huge flighing boat, known as the S-42, has room for 32 passengers, a crew of five, and a half-ton of mail on a 2,500-mile flight. ACME Photo (Front) [1934, February 14. AA.] 1934, February 14. AA. Stratford, Connecticut. LARGEST PLANE DESIGNED FOR TRANS-OCEANIC FLIGHTS. Here is America’s largest plane and first air transport designed for passenger and mail flights over the ocean. Sikorsky Aviation Company Plant in Stratford, Conn. The huge flighing boat, known as the S-42, has room for 32 passengers, a crew of five, and a half-ton of mail on a 2,500-mile flight. ACME Photo (Front) 1934, February 14 – Stratford, Connecticut LARGEST PLANE DESIGNED FOR TRANS-OCEANIC FLIGHTS. ACME Photo (Back) [1934, February 14. AB.] 1934, February 14. AB. Stratford, Connecticut. LARGEST PLANE DESIGNED FOR TRANS-OCEANIC FLIGHTS. ACME Photo (Back)
1934	1934, July 3 – Bridgeport, Connecticut LINDBERGH PILOTS GIANT S-42 IN TEST. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh (right), designer of the giant 18-ton transport plane built for the Pan American Airways primarily for Trans-Atlantic service, the S-42, shown in the plane before its test flight at Bridgeport, Conn., July 3. AP Photo (Front) [1934, July 3. BA.] 1934, July 3. BA. Bridgeport, Connecticut. LINDBERGH PILOTS GIANT S-42 IN TEST. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh (right), designer of the giant 18-ton transport plane built for the Pan American Airways primarily for Trans-Atlantic service, the S-42, shown in the plane before its test flight at Bridgeport, Conn., July 3. AP Photo (Front) 1934, July 3 – Bridgeport, Connecticut LINDBERGH PILOTS GIANT S-42 IN TEST. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh (right), designer of the giant 18-ton transport plane built for the Pan American Airways primarily for Trans-Atlantic service, the S-42, shown in the plane before its test flight at Bridgeport, Conn., July 3. Colonel Lindbergh was one of four aeronautical celebrities, who took a turn at the controls of the S-42. The plane made a speed of 190 miles an hour using only 85 percent of the boat’s power. AP Photo (Back) [1934, July 3. BB.] 1934, July 3. BB. Bridgeport, Connecticut. LINDBERGH PILOTS GIANT S-42 IN TEST. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh (right), designer of the giant 18-ton transport plane built for the Pan American Airways primarily for Trans-Atlantic service, the S-42, shown in the plane before its test flight at Bridgeport, Conn., July 3. Colonel Lindbergh was one of four aeronautical celebrities, who took a turn at the controls of the S-42. The plane made a speed of 190 miles an hour using only 85 percent of the boat’s power. AP Photo (Back)
1934	1934 Sikorsky S-42, giant 32 passenger Pan American Clipper off the Spanish Main. Gereke Photo. Front of the postcard. [1934. CA.] 1934. CA. Sikorsky S-42, giant 32 passenger Pan American Clipper off the Spanish Main. Gereke Photo. Front of the postcard. 1934 Sikorsky S-42, giant 32 passenger Pan American Clipper off the Spanish Main. Gereke Photo. Back of the postcard. [1934. CB.] 1934. CB. Sikorsky S-42, giant 32 passenger Pan American Clipper off the Spanish Main. Gereke Photo. Back of the postcard.
1934	1934 Sikorsky S-42 -Pan American Clipper [1934. DB.] 1934. DB. Sikorsky S-42 -Pan American Clipper
1934	1934 – FIRST LONG RANGE CLIPPER Sikorsky S-42 – Pan American World Airways Photo (Front) [1934. EA.] 1934. EA. FIRST LONG RANGE CLIPPER. Sikorsky S-42 – Pan American World Airways Photo (Front) 1934 – FIRST LONG RANGE CLIPPER Sikorsky S-42 – Pan American World Airways Photo (Back) [1934. EB.] 1934. EB. FIRST LONG RANGE CLIPPER. Sikorsky S-42 – Pan American World Airways Photo (Back)
1935	1935, June 6 – Stratford Point, Connecticut The S-43, new Sikorsky amphibian destined for service among the Hawaiian Islands, speeds along the surface of the Housatonic River here in test flight. The ship, with a speed of 200 miles an hour, is said to be the world’s fastest amphibian. She is the first of a fleet to be built. A.P. Wirephoto (Front) [1935, June 6. AA.] 1935, June 6. AA. Stratford Point, Connecticut. The S-43, new Sikorsky amphibian destined for service among the Hawaiian Islands, speeds along the surface of the Housatonic River here in test flight. The ship, with a speed of 200 miles an hour, is said to be the world’s fastest amphibian. She is the first of a fleet to be built. A.P. Wirephoto (Front) 1935, June 6 – Stratford Point, Connecticut The S-43, new Sikorsky amphibian speeds along the surface of the Housatonic River here in test flight. A.P. Wirephoto (Back) [1935, June 6. AB.] 1935, June 6. AB. Stratford Point, Connecticut. The S-43, new Sikorsky amphibian speeds along the surface of the Housatonic River here in test flight. A.P. Wirephoto (Back)
1935	1935 – Sikorsky S-43 The S-43 first flew in 1935, and was a smaller version of the Sikorsky S-42 “Clipper”. It accommodated between 18 and 25 passengers, with a separate two-crew forward cockpit. The S-43 was known as the “Baby Clipper” in airline service. In total, approximately 53 S-43s were built, including examples of the twin-tailed S-43B. [1935. BA.] 1935. BA. Sikorsky S-43. The S-43 first flew in 1935, and was a smaller version of the Sikorsky S-42 “Clipper”. It accommodated between 18 and 25 passengers, with a separate two-crew forward cockpit. The S-43 was known as the “Baby Clipper” in airline service. In total, approximately 53 S-43s were built, including examples of the twin-tailed S-43B.
1937	1937 The Pan American Flying Boat “Clipper III” (S-42) used on the two-way Atlantic Mail Service (Front) [1937. AA.] 1937. AA. The Pan American Flying Boat “Clipper III” (S-42) used on the two-way Atlantic Mail Service (Front) 1937 The Pan American Flying Boat “Clipper III” (S-42) used on the two-way Atlantic Mail Service (Back) [1937. AB.] 1937. AB. The Pan American Flying Boat “Clipper III” (S-42) used on the two-way Atlantic Mail Service (Back)
1938	1938, March 2 – Schenectady, New York Igor Sikorsky, chief designing engineer for Sikorsky Aircraft (Front) [1938, March 2. AA.] 1938, March 2. AA. Schenectady, New York. Igor Sikorsky, chief designing engineer for Sikorsky Aircraft (Front) 1938, March 2 – Schenectady, New York Igor Sikorsky, chief designing engineer for Sikorsky Aircraft, who will speak Thursday night on “Science and the Future of Aviation” at the Twelfth Steinmetz Memorial Lecture at Mont Pleasant high school, Schenectady, has designed and built a number of large airships for the United States government, latest of which is the “Flying Dreadnaught” XPBS-1, recently delivered to the U.S. Navy (Back) [1938, March 2. AB.] 1938, March 2. AB. Schenectady, New York. Igor Sikorsky, chief designing engineer for Sikorsky Aircraft, who will speak Thursday night on “Science and the Future of Aviation” at the Twelfth Steinmetz Memorial Lecture at Mont Pleasant high school, Schenectady, has designed and built a number of large airships for the United States government, latest of which is the “Flying Dreadnaught” XPBS-1, recently delivered to the U.S. Navy (Back)
1938	1938 – THE STORY OF THE WINGED-S An Autobiography by Igor I. Sikorsky. Cover. Published: Dodd, Mead & Company, New York. 1938 [1938. BA.] 1938. BA. THE STORY OF THE WINGED-S. An Autobiography by Igor I. Sikorsky. Cover. Published: Dodd, Mead & Company, New York. 1938 1938 – THE STORY OF THE WINGED-S An Autobiography by Igor I. Sikorsky. First Pages. Published: Dodd, Mead & Company, New York. 1938 [1938. BA.] 1938. BA. THE STORY OF THE WINGED-S. An Autobiography by Igor I. Sikorsky. First Pages. Published: Dodd, Mead & Company, New York. 1938
1938	1938 – Stratford, Connecticut Sikorsky Airplane CoFactory Plan (Front) [1938. CA.] 1938. CA. Stratford, Connecticut. Sikorsky Airplane Co. Factory Plan (Front) 1938 – Stratford, Connecticut Sikorsky Airplane CoFactory Plan (Back) [1938. CB.] 1938. CB. Stratford, Connecticut. Sikorsky Airplane Co. Factory Plan (Back)
1939	1939, March 20 – Washington, District of Columbia AT NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE FLYING CONFERENCE. ACME Photo (Front) [1939, March 20. AA.] 1939, March 20. AA. Washington, District of Columbia. AT NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE FLYING CONFERENCE. ACME Photo (Front) 1939, March 20 – Washington, District of Columbia AT NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE FLYING CONFERENCE. William R. Enyart, secretary of the National Aeronautic Association; Clark Henderson, president of the Intercollegiate Flying Club; Igor Sikorsky, noted airplane designer of Bridgeport, Conn., and A. R. Stevenson, president of the Private Fliers Association, (left to right) at the opening of the fifth annual conference of the National Intercollegiate Flying Club. The conference is being attended by more than 200 college and sports fliers from all parts of the nation. Prominent fliers will give talks on private flying in relation to Government, airlines, industry and national defense. ACME Photo (Back) [1939, March 20. AB.] 1939, March 20. AB. Washington, District of Columbia. AT NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE FLYING CONFERENCE. William R. Enyart, secretary of the National Aeronautic Association; Clark Henderson, president of the Intercollegiate Flying Club; Igor Sikorsky, noted airplane designer of Bridgeport, Conn., and A. R. Stevenson, president of the Private Fliers Association, (left to right) at the opening of the fifth annual conference of the National Intercollegiate Flying Club. The conference is being attended by more than 200 college and sports fliers from all parts of the nation. Prominent fliers will give talks on private flying in relation to Government, airlines, industry and national defense. ACME Photo (Back)
1939	1939, August 5 – Port-Washington, New York NEW WAY TO SURPRISE WIFE. Mr, Mills, sportsman and polo player, of Old Westbury, L.I., shown on the right as he chatted with Igor Sikorsky, noted plane designer, was one of the 20 passengers who left from here today for Europe aboard the Pan-American Airways American Clipper. Wide World Photo (Front) [1939, August 5. BA.] 1939, August 5. BA. Port-Washington, New York. NEW WAY TO SURPRISE WIFE. Mr, Mills, sportsman and polo player, of Old Westbury, L.I., shown on the right as he chatted with Igor Sikorsky, noted plane designer, was one of the 20 passengers who left from here today for Europe aboard the Pan-American Airways American Clipper. Wide World Photo (Front) 1939, August 5 – Port-Washington, New York NEW WAY TO SURPRISE WIFE. When Mrs. James-Paul Mills, who waved good-bye to her husband from the decks of the Normandie when the liner sailed from New York on Wednesday, August 2nd, walks down the gangplank onto English soil, she is going to have a surprise. her husband will greet her. Mr, Mills, sportsman and polo player, of Old Westbury, L.I., shown on the right as he chatted with Igor Sikorsky, noted plane designer, was one of the 20 passengers who left from here today for Europe aboard the Pan-American Airways American Clipper. “My wife expected that I would sail on a later boat. She’ll be surprised to see me,” he said. Wide World Photo (Back) [1939, August 5. BB.] 1939, August 5. BB. Port-Washington, New York. NEW WAY TO SURPRISE WIFE. When Mrs. James-Paul Mills, who waved good-bye to her husband from the decks of the Normandie when the liner sailed from New York on Wednesday, August 2nd, walks down the gangplank onto English soil, she is going to have a surprise. her husband will greet her. Mr, Mills, sportsman and polo player, of Old Westbury, L.I., shown on the right as he chatted with Igor Sikorsky, noted plane designer, was one of the 20 passengers who left from here today for Europe aboard the Pan-American Airways American Clipper. “My wife expected that I would sail on a later boat. She’ll be surprised to see me,” he said. Wide World Photo (Back)
1939	1939, September 14 – Stratford, Connecticut Igor Sikorsky in the cockpit of the VS-300, preparing for the first helicopter flight in the world’s history. [1939, September 14. CA.] 1939, September 14. CA. Stratford, Connecticut. Igor Sikorsky in the cockpit of the VS-300, preparing for the first helicopter flight in the world’s history. 1939, September 14 – Stratford, Connecticut Igor Sikorsky flies Vought-Sikorsky VS-300 Helicopter [1939, September 14. CB.] 1939, September 14. CB. Stratford, Connecticut. Igor Sikorsky flies Vought-Sikorsky VS-300 Helicopter
1939	1939, September 14 – Stratford, Connecticut The first flight of the VS-300, the world’s first practical helicopter, designed by Igor Sikorsky and built by the Vought-Sikorsky Aircraft Division of the United Aircraft Corporation. This was the first helicopter to incorporate a single main rotor and tail rotor design. Photo by Sikorsky Aircraft. Division of the United Aircraft Corporation (Back) [1939, September 14. DA.] 1939, September 14. DA. Stratford, Connecticut. The first flight of the VS-300, the world’s first practical helicopter, designed by Igor Sikorsky and built by the Vought-Sikorsky Aircraft Division of the United Aircraft Corporation. This was the first helicopter to incorporate a single main rotor and tail rotor design. Photo by Sikorsky Aircraft. Division of the United Aircraft Corporation (Back) 1939, September 14 – Stratford, Connecticut Igor Sikorsky takes the Western Hemisphere’s first successful helicopter into the air. Photo by Sikorsky Aircraft. Division of the United Aircraft Corporation (Back) [1939, September 14. DB.] 1939, September 14. DB. Stratford, Connecticut. Igor Sikorsky takes the Western Hemisphere’s first successful helicopter into the air. Photo by Sikorsky Aircraft. Division of the United Aircraft Corporation (Back)
1940-1949
1940	1940 – Vought-Sikorsky XS02U-1 U.S Navy Scout Observation Seaplane (Front) [1940. AA.] 1940. AA. Vought-Sikorsky XS02U-1 U.S. Navy Scout Observation Seaplane (Front) 1940 – Vought-Sikorsky XS02U-1 U.S Navy Scout Observation Seaplane (Back) [1940. AB.] 1940. AB. Vought-Sikorsky XS02U-1 U.S. Navy Scout Observation Seaplane (Back)
1940	1940, April 4 – Washington, District of Columbia PATENT LAW 150TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER. Daniel C. Roper (Left), former Secretary of Commerce, and Igor Sikorsky, aircraft manufacturer, who were among those attending the United States Patent Law Sesquicentennial Dinner. Photo by ACME (Front) [1940, April 4. BA.] 1940, April 4. BA. Washington, District of Columbia. PATENT LAW 150TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER. Daniel C. Roper (Left), former Secretary of Commerce, and Igor Sikorsky, aircraft manufacturer, who were among those attending the United States Patent Law Sesquicentennial Dinner. Photo by ACME (Front) 1940, April 4 – Washington, District of Columbia PATENT LAW 150TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER. Photo by ACME (Back) [1940, April 4. BB.] 1940, April 4. BB. Washington, District of Columbia. PATENT LAW 150TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER. Photo by ACME (Back)
1942	1942 The first of Sikorsky VS-44, Excalibur, crashed on takeoff in 1942 at Botwood, Newfoundland (Front) [1942. AA.] 1942. AA. The first of Sikorsky VS-44, Excalibur, crashed on takeoff in 1942 at Botwood, Newfoundland (Front) 1942 The first of Sikorsky VS-44, Excalibur, crashed on takeoff in 1942 at Botwood, Newfoundland (Back) [1942. AB.] 1942. AB. The first of Sikorsky VS-44, Excalibur, crashed on takeoff in 1942 at Botwood, Newfoundland (Back)
1943	1943, May 24 – New York, New York TEN AWARDED COPERNICAN CITATIONS. Here, at the meeting, are (left to right): Igor Sikorsky, noted airplane designer, who received a citation; Capt. Frederick Hellenweg, Director of the U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C.; Col. Wladislaw Onaciewicz, Military Attache at the Polish Embassy, Washington, D.C.; and Jan Ciechanowski, Polish Ambassador to the United States. ACMA Photo (Front) [1943, May 24. AA.] 1943, May 24. AA. New York, New York. TEN AWARDED COPERNICAN CITATIONS. Here, at the meeting, are (left to right): Igor Sikorsky, noted airplane designer, who received a citation; Capt. Frederick Hellenweg, Director of the U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C.; Col. Wladislaw Onaciewicz, Military Attache at the Polish Embassy, Washington, D.C.; and Jan Ciechanowski, Polish Ambassador to the United States. ACMA Photo (Front) 1943, May 24 – New York, New York TEN AWARDED COPERNICAN CITATIONS. Nine American scientists and one Chinese scholar were awarded citations for eminence in widely varied fields of achievement in pure and applied science tonight climaxing a day of nationwide commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the Polish astronomer, Nicholas Copernicus, who died May 24, 1543. The awards were made at a meeting in Carnegie Hall sponsored jointly by the Kosciuszko Foundation and Copernican Quadricentennaial National Committee. Here, at the meeting, are (left to right): Igor Sikorsky, noted airplane designer, who received a citation; Capt. Frederick Hellenweg, Director of the U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C.; Col. Wladislaw Onaciewicz, Military Attache at the Polish Embassy, Washington, D.C.; and Jan Ciechanowski, Polish Ambassador to the United States. ACMA Photo (Back) [1943, May 24. AB.] 1943, May 24. AB. New York, New York. TEN AWARDED COPERNICAN CITATIONS. Nine American scientists and one Chinese scholar were awarded citations for eminence in widely varied fields of achievement in pure and applied science tonight climaxing a day of nationwide commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the Polish astronomer, Nicholas Copernicus, who died May 24, 1543. The awards were made at a meeting in Carnegie Hall sponsored jointly by the Kosciuszko Foundation and Copernican Quadricentennaial National Committee. Here, at the meeting, are (left to right): Igor Sikorsky, noted airplane designer, who received a citation; Capt. Frederick Hellenweg, Director of the U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C.; Col. Wladislaw Onaciewicz, Military Attache at the Polish Embassy, Washington, D.C.; and Jan Ciechanowski, Polish Ambassador to the United States. ACMA Photo (Back)
1943	1943, June 23 – LIFE Magazine Front Cover SIKORSKY’S HELICOPTER [1943, June 23. BA.] 1943, June 23. BA. LIFE Magazine Front Cover. SIKORSKY’S HELICOPTER 1943, June 23 – LIFE Magazine Article SIKORSKY’S HELICOPTER [1943, June 23. BB.] 1943, June 23. BB. LIFE Magazine Article. SIKORSKY’S HELICOPTER
1943	1943, July 15 – — THE U.S ARMY FLYING FOR VICTORYVought-Sikorsky F4U-1D “Corsair” bombers fly in “V” formation. Front of the postcard. [1943, July 15. CA.] 1943, July 15. CA. — THE U.S. ARMY FLYING FOR VICTORY. Vought-Sikorsky F4U-1D “Corsair” bombers fly in “V” formation. Front of the postcard. 1943, July 15 – THE U.S ARMY FLYING FOR VICTORYVought-Sikorsky F4U-1D “Corsair” bombers fly in “V” formation. Back of the postcard. [1943, July 15. CB.] 1943, July 15. CB. THE U.S. ARMY FLYING FOR VICTORY. Vought-Sikorsky F4U-1D “Corsair” bombers fly in “V” formation. Back of the postcard.
1943	1943 – Sikorsky Aircraft Plant in Bridgeport, CO Sikorsky was awarded a production contract for the R-4 helicopter and the company was separated, with Vought Aircraft remaining in the Stratford Plant and Sikorsky moving and leased space on South Avenue, Bridgeport (Front) [1943. DA.] 1943. DA. Sikorsky Aircraft Plant in Bridgeport, CO. Sikorsky was awarded a production contract for the R-4 helicopter and the company was separated, with Vought Aircraft remaining in the Stratford Plant and Sikorsky moving and leased space on South Avenue, Bridgeport (Front)
1945	1945 Igor Sikorsky in the cockpit of a Sikorsky S-48 (R-5) helicopter. [1945. AA.] 1945. AA. Igor Sikorsky in the cockpit of a Sikorsky S-48 (R-5) helicopter.
1946	1946, July 5 Envelope with Bridgeport, Connecticut cancel, commemorating 20th Anniversary of the Inauguration of Regular New England Airmail Service, and the First Commercial Air Mail Delivery by Sikorsky S-51 Helicopter. [1946, July 5. AA.] 1946, July 5. AA. Envelope with Bridgeport, Connecticut cancel, commemorating 20th Anniversary of the Inauguration of Regular New England Airmail Service, and the First Commercial Air Mail Delivery by Sikorsky S-51 Helicopter.
1947	1947, January 1 – SKY PIONEER The Story of Igor ISikorsky. Book by Robert M. Barlett. Cover. Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons. New York [1947, January 1. AA.] 1947, January 1. AA. SKY PIONEER. The Story of Igor I. Sikorsky. Book by Robert M. Barlett. Cover. Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons. New York 1947, January 1 – SKY PIONEER The Story of Igor ISikorsky. Book by Robert M. Barlett. Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons. New York [1947, January 1. AB.] 1947, January 1. AB. SKY PIONEER. The Story of Igor I. Sikorsky. Book by Robert M. Barlett. Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons. New York
1950-1959
1952	1952 Sikorsky S-55 “Chickasaw” helicopter was a utility helicopter developed with company funds and without government sponsorship. The first customer was the U.S. Air Force who ordered five YH-19 helicopters for service evaluation. First flight was on November 10, 1949 less than a year from the program start date. Front of the postcard. [1952. AA.] 1952. AA. Sikorsky S-55 “Chickasaw” helicopter was a utility helicopter developed with company funds and without government sponsorship. The first customer was the U.S. Air Force who ordered five YH-19 helicopters for service evaluation. First flight was on November 10, 1949 less than a year from the program start date. Front of the postcard. 1952 – Sikorsky S-55 “Chickasaw” helicopter On July 15 1952 two H-19A helicopters named Hop-A-Long and Whirl-O-Way, stripped of all unnecessary equipment and with three 100 gallon auxiliary fuel tanks in the cabin, self-deployed from Westover AFB, Massachusetts to Wiesbaden AFB, Germany. Back of the postcard. [1952. AB.] 1952. AB. Sikorsky S-55 “Chickasaw” helicopter. On July 15 1952 two H-19A helicopters named Hop-A-Long and Whirl-O-Way, stripped of all unnecessary equipment and with three 100 gallon auxiliary fuel tanks in the cabin, self-deployed from Westover AFB, Massachusetts to Wiesbaden AFB, Germany. Back of the postcard.
1953	1953, November 16 Time Magazine Cover Page with Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky image. [1953, November 16. AA.] 1953, November 16. AA. Time Magazine Cover Page with Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky image.
1956	1956 – A SHORT HISTORY OF SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT United Aircraft Export Corporation. Page 1 [1956. AA.] 1956. AA. A SHORT HISTORY OF SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT. United Aircraft Export Corporation. Page 1 1956 – THE HELICOPTER HISTORY OF SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT United Aircraft Export Corporation. Page 1 [1956. AB.] 1956. AB. THE HELICOPTER HISTORY OF SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT. United Aircraft Export Corporation. Page 1
1957	1957, May 7 – Bridgeport, Connecticut SIKORSKY TO RETIRE. Igor I. Sikorsky, 67, of Easton, Conn., aircraft designer best known for his development of the helicopter, will retire this month as engineering manager of the Sikorsky Aircraft division which he founded here. The division is a branch of the United Aircraft Corporation. AP Wirephoto (Front) [1957, May 7. AA.] 1957, May 7. AA. Bridgeport, Connecticut. SIKORSKY TO RETIRE. Igor I. Sikorsky, 67, of Easton, Conn., aircraft designer best known for his development of the helicopter, will retire this month as engineering manager of the Sikorsky Aircraft division which he founded here. The division is a branch of the United Aircraft Corporation. AP Wirephoto (Front) 1957, May 7 – Bridgeport, Connecticut SIKORSKY TO RETIRE. Igor I. Sikorsky, 67, world famed designer of aircraft, including the amazing helicopter, who is retiring from the Sikorsky Aircraft division he founded. AP Wirephoto (Back) [1957, May 7. AB.] 1957, May 7. AB. Bridgeport, Connecticut. SIKORSKY TO RETIRE. Igor I. Sikorsky, 67, world famed designer of aircraft, including the amazing helicopter, who is retiring from the Sikorsky Aircraft division he founded. AP Wirephoto (Back)
1957	1957, May 9 – Washington, District of Columbia Presidential Helicopter On Test Flight. One of President Eisenhower’s much-publicized helicopters hovers above the Ellipse, a spacious park just south of the White House grounds, during a practice flight Wednesday. Press Secretary James C. Hagerty said the President plans to make his first flight in one of the “whirlybirds” in mid-July during the annual Operation Alert. AP Wirephoto (Front) [1957, May 9. FA.] 1957, May 9. FA. Washington, District of Columbia. Presidential Helicopter On Test Flight. One of President Eisenhower’s much-publicized helicopters hovers above the Ellipse, a spacious park just south of the White House grounds, during a practice flight Wednesday. Press Secretary James C. Hagerty said the President plans to make his first flight in one of the “whirlybirds” in mid-July during the annual Operation Alert. AP Wirephoto (Front) 1957, May 9 – Washington, District of Columbia Presidential Helicopter On Test Flight. One of President Eisenhower’s much-publicized helicopters hovers above the Ellipse. This Bell UH-13J was the first helicopter to transport a President was in 1957. The H-13 was replaced by the Sikorsky H-34 in 1958. AP Wirephoto (Front) [1957, May 9. FB.] 1957, May 9. FB. Washington, District of Columbia. Presidential Helicopter On Test Flight. One of President Eisenhower’s much-publicized helicopters hovers above the Ellipse. This Bell UH-13J was the first helicopter to transport a President was in 1957. The H-13 was replaced by the Sikorsky H-34 in 1958. AP Wirephoto (Front)
1957	1957, May 31 – Washington, District of Columbia ‘COPTER LANDS AT WHITE HOUSE ‘AIRPORT.’ One of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s new helicopters [Bell UH-13J] comes in for a practice landing on the White House lawn a short distance from the south entrance today. This Bell UH-13J was the first helicopter to transport a President was in 1957. The H-13 was replaced by the Sikorsky H-34 in 1958. AP Wirephoto (Front) [1957, May 31. GA.] 1957, May 31. GA. Washington, District of Columbia. ‘COPTER LANDS AT WHITE HOUSE ‘AIRPORT.’ One of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s new helicopters [Bell UH-13J] comes in for a practice landing on the White House lawn a short distance from the south entrance today. This Bell UH-13J was the first helicopter to transport a President was in 1957. The H-13 was replaced by the Sikorsky H-34 in 1958. AP Wirephoto (Front) 1957, May 31 – Washington, District of Columbia ‘COPTER LANDS AT WHITE HOUSE ‘AIRPORT.’ One of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s new helicopters [Bell UH-13J] comes in for a practice landing on the White House lawn a short distance from the south entrance today. Two of the four-place ‘copters, one for use by the President and another for escorting secret service, have been practicing landings south of the White House grounds and landed this afternoon for the first time on the lawn. The Chief Executive did not witness the landings – he was playing golf in nearby Maryland. AP Wirephoto (Back) [1957, May 31. GB.] 1957, May 31. GB. Washington, District of Columbia. ‘COPTER LANDS AT WHITE HOUSE ‘AIRPORT.’ One of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s new helicopters [Bell UH-13J] comes in for a practice landing on the White House lawn a short distance from the south entrance today. Two of the four-place ‘copters, one for use by the President and another for escorting secret service, have been practicing landings south of the White House grounds and landed this afternoon for the first time on the lawn. The Chief Executive did not witness the landings – he was playing golf in nearby Maryland. AP Wirephoto (Back)
1958	1958, May 23 – Washington, District of Columbia OVER THE TREE TOPS. President Dwight D. Eisenhower is air borne from the White House lawn and about as high as the mansion’s roof as he flies today to his Gettysburg, PA. farm for the weekend. The President is aboard a Marine [Sikorsky H-34] helicopter. This presidential ‘copter flight is the first whith a landing on his farm. AP Wirephoto (Front) [1958, May 23. CA.] 1958, May 23. CA. Washington, District of Columbia. OVER THE TREE TOPS. President Dwight D. Eisenhower is air borne from the White House lawn and about as high as the mansion’s roof as he flies today to his Gettysburg, PA. farm for the weekend. The President is aboard a Marine [Sikorsky H-34] helicopter. This presidential ‘copter flight is the first whith a landing on his farm. AP Wirephoto (Front) 1958, May 23 – Washington, District of Columbia OVER THE TREE TOPS. President Dwight D. Eisenhower is air borne from the White House lawn and about as high as the mansion’s roof as he flies today to his Gettysburg, PA. farm for the weekend. The President is aboard a Marine [Sikorsky H-34] helicopter. This presidential ‘copter flight is the first whith a landing on his farm. AP Wirephoto (Back) [1958, May 23. CB.] 1958, May 23. CB. Washington, District of Columbia. OVER THE TREE TOPS. President Dwight D. Eisenhower is air borne from the White House lawn and about as high as the mansion’s roof as he flies today to his Gettysburg, PA. farm for the weekend. The President is aboard a Marine [Sikorsky H-34] helicopter. This presidential ‘copter flight is the first whith a landing on his farm. AP Wirephoto (Back)
1959	1959, September 12 – Stradford, Connecticut The helicopter will be exactly 20 years old, 9/14. It was on that date in 1939 that Igor I. Sikorsky lifted the wheels of his VS-300 a few inches off the ground to record the first successful flight of a direct lift aircraft in the Western hemisphere. Sikorsky is shown (TOP) flying the VS-300 in an early test flight in September 1939. Illustrating the progress in Helicopters is a HSS-2 (BOTTOM) a modern amphibious helicopter developed as an anti-submarine weapons system for the U.S. Navy by Sikorsky Aircraft. UPI Telephoto (Front) [1959, September 12. AA.] 1959, September 12. AA. Stradford, Connecticut. The helicopter will be exactly 20 years old, 9/14. It was on that date in 1939 that Igor I. Sikorsky lifted the wheels of his VS-300 a few inches off the ground to record the first successful flight of a direct lift aircraft in the Western hemisphere. Sikorsky is shown (TOP) flying the VS-300 in an early test flight in September 1939. Illustrating the progress in Helicopters is a HSS-2 (BOTTOM) a modern amphibious helicopter developed as an anti-submarine weapons system for the U.S. Navy by Sikorsky Aircraft. UPI Telephoto (Front) 1959, September 12 – Stradford, Connecticut The helicopter will be exactly 20 years old, 9/14. It was on that date in 1939 that Igor I. Sikorsky lifted the wheels of his VS-300 a few inches off the ground to record the first successful flight of a direct lift aircraft in the Western hemisphere. Sikorsky is shown (TOP) flying the VS-300 in an early test flight in September 1939. Illustrating the progress in Helicopters is a HSS-2 (BOTTOM) a modern amphibious helicopter developed as an anti-submarine weapons system for the U.S. Navy by Sikorsky Aircraft. UPI Telephoto (Back) [1959, September 12. AB.] 1959, September 12. AB. Stradford, Connecticut. The helicopter will be exactly 20 years old, 9/14. It was on that date in 1939 that Igor I. Sikorsky lifted the wheels of his VS-300 a few inches off the ground to record the first successful flight of a direct lift aircraft in the Western hemisphere. Sikorsky is shown (TOP) flying the VS-300 in an early test flight in September 1939. Illustrating the progress in Helicopters is a HSS-2 (BOTTOM) a modern amphibious helicopter developed as an anti-submarine weapons system for the U.S. Navy by Sikorsky Aircraft. UPI Telephoto (Back)
1960-1969
1961	1961, February 10 – Washington, District of Columbia President John F. Kennedy inside Marine One, the Presidential helicopter VH-34, produced by Sikorsky Aircraft, settles his daughter Caroline Kennedy (out of frame). That day the First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and daughter Caroline Kennedy were departing the White House for Glen Ora in Middleburg, Virginia. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. Photo by Robert Knudsen [1961, February 10. AA.] 1961, February 10. AA. Washington, District of Columbia. President John F. Kennedy inside Marine One, the Presidential helicopter VH-34, produced by Sikorsky Aircraft, settles his daughter Caroline Kennedy (out of frame). That day the First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and daughter Caroline Kennedy were departing the White House for Glen Ora in Middleburg, Virginia. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. Photo by Robert Knudsen
1961	1961 Portrait with a model [1961. Por] 1961. Portrait with a model 1961 Portrait at a testing facility [1961. Por] 1961. Portrait at a testing facility
1963	1963, July 2 – Naples, Italy President John F.Kennedy and the First Lady Jacqueline L. Kennedy arrive at Allied Forces Southern Europe (AFSOUTH), a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military command in Bagnoli, Naples, Italy, aboard an Army One (VH-3A produced by Sikorsky Aircraft). President Kennedy greets Commander-in-Chief of AFSOUTH, Admiral James S. Russell. The President visited the NATO headquarters to attend a meeting and deliver remarks. Photo by Robert Knudsen [1963, July 2. AA.] 1963, July 2. AA. Naples, Italy. President John F.. Kennedy and the First Lady Jacqueline L. Kennedy arrive at Allied Forces Southern Europe (AFSOUTH), a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military command in Bagnoli, Naples, Italy, aboard an Army One (VH-3A produced by Sikorsky Aircraft). President Kennedy greets Commander-in-Chief of AFSOUTH, Admiral James S. Russell. The President visited the NATO headquarters to attend a meeting and deliver remarks. Photo by Robert Knudsen
1963	1963 Collage with technical drawings [1963. Col] 1963. Collage with technical drawings
1963	1963, December 17 – Washington, District of Columbia JOHNSON OFF FOR UN SPEECH. President Lyndon B. Johnson’s helicopter [Marine One Sikorsky VH-3] raises off the White House south grounds as he departs for New York and a speech before the United Nations this morning. Sign framing the scene is at gate to capital’s annual Christmas Pageant of Peace of the ellipse. Flag over executive mansion flies at half staff during last days of national mourning over the death of President John F. Kennnedy. AP Wirephoto (Front) [1963, December 17. XA.] 1963, December 17. XA. Washington, District of Columbia. JOHNSON OFF FOR UN SPEECH. President Lyndon B. Johnson’s helicopter [Marine One Sikorsky VH-3] raises off the White House south grounds as he departs for New York and a speech before the United Nations this morning. Sign framing the scene is at gate to capital’s annual Christmas Pageant of Peace of the ellipse. Flag over executive mansion flies at half staff during last days of national mourning over the death of President John F. Kennnedy. AP Wirephoto (Front) 1963, December 17 – Washington, District of Columbia JOHNSON OFF FOR UN SPEECH. President Lyndon B. Johnson’s helicopter [Marine One Sikorsky VH-3] raises off the White House south grounds as he departs for New York and a speech before the United Nations this morning. Sign framing the scene is at gate to capital’s annual Christmas Pageant of Peace of the ellipse. Flag over executive mansion flies at half staff during last days of national mourning over the death of President John F. Kennnedy. AP Wirephoto (Back) [1963, December 17. XB.] 1963, December 17. XB. Washington, District of Columbia. JOHNSON OFF FOR UN SPEECH. President Lyndon B. Johnson’s helicopter [Marine One Sikorsky VH-3] raises off the White House south grounds as he departs for New York and a speech before the United Nations this morning. Sign framing the scene is at gate to capital’s annual Christmas Pageant of Peace of the ellipse. Flag over executive mansion flies at half staff during last days of national mourning over the death of President John F. Kennnedy. AP Wirephoto (Back)
1964	1964, September 10 The twenty-fifth birthday of the western hemisphere’s first successful helicopter – the Sikorsky VS-300 – will be observed Sept. 14, 1964 (Front) [1964, September 10. AA.] 1964, September 10. AA. The twenty-fifth birthday of the western hemisphere’s first successful helicopter – the Sikorsky VS-300 – will be observed Sept. 14, 1964 (Front) 1964, September 10 The twenty-fifth birthday of the western hemisphere’s first successful helicopter – the Sikorsky VS-300 – will be observed Sept. 14, 1964. Representing a quarter century of helicopter progress are, upper left, aeronautical pioneer Igor I. Skorsky, known as Mr. Helicopter; lower left, first flight of the VS-300, which led to today’s helicopter industry, with Mr. Sikorsky at the controls; and right, over Washington, D.C., a Sikorsky twin-turbine VH-3A of the Executive Flight Detachment which carries the President and other high government officials (Back) [1964, September 10. AB.] 1964, September 10. AB. The twenty-fifth birthday of the western hemisphere’s first successful helicopter – the Sikorsky VS-300 – will be observed Sept. 14, 1964. Representing a quarter century of helicopter progress are, upper left, aeronautical pioneer Igor I. Skorsky, known as Mr. Helicopter; lower left, first flight of the VS-300, which led to today’s helicopter industry, with Mr. Sikorsky at the controls; and right, over Washington, D.C., a Sikorsky twin-turbine VH-3A of the Executive Flight Detachment which carries the President and other high government officials (Back)
1964	1964, May 22 – Washington, District of Columbia TAKEOFF TIME AT WHITE HOUSE. President Johnson’s helicopter [Marine One Sikorsky VH-3] waits for takeoff today on the south lawn of the White House as the Secret Service ‘copter [Sikorsky VH-3] climbs for the first leg of a flight to Detroit. The President flew to nearby Andrews Air Force Base and then boarded a jet for the remainder of the flight. AP Wirephoto (Front) [1964, May 22. BA.] 1964, May 22. BA. Washington, District of Columbia. TAKEOFF TIME AT WHITE HOUSE. President Johnson’s helicopter [Marine One Sikorsky VH-3] waits for takeoff today on the south lawn of the White House as the Secret Service ‘copter [Sikorsky VH-3] climbs for the first leg of a flight to Detroit. The President flew to nearby Andrews Air Force Base and then boarded a jet for the remainder of the flight. AP Wirephoto (Front) 1964, May 22 – Washington, District of Columbia TAKEOFF TIME AT WHITE HOUSE. President Johnson’s helicopter [Marine One Sikorsky VH-3] awaits for takeoff today on the south lawn of the White House as the Secret Service ‘copter [Sikorsky VH-3] climbs for the first leg of a flight to Detroit. The President flew to nearby Andrews Air Force Base and then boarded a jet for the remainder of the flight. That day President Lyndon B. Johnson delivered the commencement address at the University of Michigan. His speech became known as the Great Society speech because he laid out his vision to “advance the quality of our American civilization.” President Johnson’s vision for the country resulted in multiple new programs that would have lasting effects on the United States, such as the Food Stamp Act (1964), Medicare (1965), Medicaid (1965), and the Higher Education Act (1965). AP Wirephoto (Back) [1964, May 22. BB.] 1964, May 22. BB. Washington, District of Columbia. TAKEOFF TIME AT WHITE HOUSE. President Johnson’s helicopter [Marine One Sikorsky VH-3] awaits for takeoff today on the south lawn of the White House as the Secret Service ‘copter [Sikorsky VH-3] climbs for the first leg of a flight to Detroit. The President flew to nearby Andrews Air Force Base and then boarded a jet for the remainder of the flight. That day President Lyndon B. Johnson delivered the commencement address at the University of Michigan. His speech became known as the Great Society speech because he laid out his vision to “advance the quality of our American civilization.” President Johnson’s vision for the country resulted in multiple new programs that would have lasting effects on the United States, such as the Food Stamp Act (1964), Medicare (1965), Medicaid (1965), and the Higher Education Act (1965). AP Wirephoto (Back)
1965	1965 Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company [1965. Sik] 1965. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company
1968	1968, February 13 – Washington, District of Columbia President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded the nation’s highest science medal 2/13 to 12 scientists, including three born in Ukraine (Igor I. Sikorsky, George B. Kistiakowsky, Gregory Breit). One of the three, Igor I. Sikorsky, a helicopter pioneer, (left) shakes hands with the President after receiving his medal. The medal is given by the National Academy of Sciences. In center is Dr. Donald F. Hornig, the President’s science adviser. United Press International Telephoto. [1968, February 13. AA.] 1968, February 13. AA. Washington, District of Columbia. President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded the nation’s highest science medal 2/13 to 12 scientists, including three born in Ukraine (Igor I. Sikorsky, George B. Kistiakowsky, Gregory Breit). One of the three, Igor I. Sikorsky, a helicopter pioneer, (left) shakes hands with the President after receiving his medal. The medal is given by the National Academy of Sciences. In center is Dr. Donald F. Hornig, the President’s science adviser. United Press International Telephoto.
1969	1969 – IGOR SIKORSKY His Three Careers in AviationBook by Frank J. Delear, published Dodd, Mead & Company, New York. Cover Page of the second edition of 1976 [1969. AA.] 1969. AA. IGOR SIKORSKY. His Three Careers in Aviation. Book by Frank J. Delear, published Dodd, Mead & Company, New York. Cover Page of the second edition of 1976 1969 – IGOR SIKORSKY His Three Careers in AviationBook by Frank J. Delear, published Dodd, Mead & Company, New York. Second edition of 1976 [1969. AB.] 1969. AB. IGOR SIKORSKY. His Three Careers in Aviation. Book by Frank J. Delear, published Dodd, Mead & Company, New York. Second edition of 1976
1970-1979
1974	1974, June 6 – Fort Rucker, Alabama IGOR SIKORSKYHall of Fame Photograph (Front) [1974, June 6. AA.] 1974, June 6. AA. Fort Rucker, Alabama. IGOR SIKORSKY. Hall of Fame Photograph (Front) 1974, June 6 – Fort Rucker, Alabama IGOR SIKORSKYHall of Fame Photograph (Back) [1974, June 6. AB.] 1974, June 6. AB. Fort Rucker, Alabama. IGOR SIKORSKY. Hall of Fame Photograph (Back)
1980-1989
1981	1981, January 16 – Washington, District of Columbia President Jimmy Carter waves goodbye as he departs the White House for Camp David, Maryland aboard the Marine One Sikorsky VH-3D helicopter. This is four days before the end of President Carter’s term as the U.S. President. Photo by Warren K. Leffler [1981, January 16. AA.] 1981, January 16. AA. Washington, District of Columbia. President Jimmy Carter waves goodbye as he departs the White House for Camp David, Maryland aboard the Marine One Sikorsky VH-3D helicopter. This is four days before the end of President Carter’s term as the U.S. President. Photo by Warren K. Leffler
1982	1982, May 13 – Hartford, Connecticut AERONAUT’S SON — Igor Sikorsky, son of the aeronautical inventor, says it was “sort of necessary” for him to restrict his anti-war activism to counseling war protesters because of his father’s involvement in the defense industry. The son is shown in an exhibit of many of his father’s inventions. AP Laserphoto (Front) [1982, May 13. AA.] 1982, May 13. AA. Hartford, Connecticut. AERONAUT’S SON — Igor Sikorsky, son of the aeronautical inventor, says it was “sort of necessary” for him to restrict his anti-war activism to counseling war protesters because of his father’s involvement in the defense industry. The son is shown in an exhibit of many of his father’s inventions. AP Laserphoto (Front) 1982, May 13 – Hartford, Connecticut AERONAUT’S SON — Igor Sikorsky, son of the aeronautical inventor, says it was “sort of necessary” for him to restrict his anti-war activism to counseling war protesters because of his father’s involvement in the defense industry. The son is shown in an exhibit of many of his father’s inventions. AP Laserphoto (Back) [1982, May 13. AB.] 1982, May 13. AB. Hartford, Connecticut. AERONAUT’S SON — Igor Sikorsky, son of the aeronautical inventor, says it was “sort of necessary” for him to restrict his anti-war activism to counseling war protesters because of his father’s involvement in the defense industry. The son is shown in an exhibit of many of his father’s inventions. AP Laserphoto (Back)
1985	1985, February 7 – Joint Base Andrews, Maryland President Ronald W. Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan prepare to depart the flight line aboard Marine One, a Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King helicopter from Marine Helicopter Squadron 1. They are leaving the base after participating in a ceremony honoring former TWA hostages upon their return to the U.S. The 39 U.S. citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists. Photo by MSGT Ken Hammond [1985, February 7. AA.] 1985, February 7. AA. Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Ronald W. Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan prepare to depart the flight line aboard Marine One, a Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King helicopter from Marine Helicopter Squadron 1. They are leaving the base after participating in a ceremony honoring former TWA hostages upon their return to the U.S. The 39 U.S. citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists. Photo by MSGT Ken Hammond
1988	1988, June 23 First day of issue commemorative envelope with dual cancel Stratford, Connecticut and unofficial New London, Connecticut with Collins handpainted cachet Picturing VS-300 in flight. [1988, June 23. AA.] 1988, June 23. AA. First day of issue commemorative envelope with dual cancel Stratford, Connecticut and unofficial New London, Connecticut with Collins handpainted cachet Picturing VS-300 in flight. 1988, June 23 First day of issue commemorative envelope with dual cancel Stratford, Connecticut and Stewart Airport at Newburgh, New York with Van handpainted cachet Picturing VS-300 taking off. [1988, June 23. AB.] 1988, June 23. AB. First day of issue commemorative envelope with dual cancel Stratford, Connecticut and Stewart Airport at Newburgh, New York with Van handpainted cachet Picturing VS-300 taking off.
1989	1989 – The Aviation Careers of Igor Sikorsky Book by Dorothy Cochrane, Von Hardesty, Russel Lee. Published for the National Air and Space Museum by the University of Washington Press. Seattle and London (Cover) [1989. AA.] 1989. AA. The Aviation Careers of Igor Sikorsky. Book by Dorothy Cochrane, Von Hardesty, Russel Lee. Published for the National Air and Space Museum by the University of Washington Press. Seattle and London (Cover)
1990-1999
1992	1992, August 17 – Washington, District of Columbia President George H. W. Bush is speaking on the White House Lawn in front of the Marine One, a Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King helicopter. During a news conference, President Bush denies reports that suggest he would launch strikes against Iraq this week to boost his re-election bid. Bush is preparing to leave for Houston for the Republican conference (Front) [1992, August 17. AA.] 1992, August 17. AA. Washington, District of Columbia. President George H. W. Bush is speaking on the White House Lawn in front of the Marine One, a Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King helicopter. During a news conference, President Bush denies reports that suggest he would launch strikes against Iraq this week to boost his re-election bid. Bush is preparing to leave for Houston for the Republican conference (Front) 1992, August 17 – Washington, District of Columbia President George H. W. Bush is speaking on the White House Lawn in front of the Marine One, a Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King helicopter (Back) [1992, August 17. AB.] 1992, August 17. AB. Washington, District of Columbia. President George H. W. Bush is speaking on the White House Lawn in front of the Marine One, a Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King helicopter (Back)
1998	1998 – Stratford, Connecticut Images of America- Sikorsky – a book by John W.R. Taylor with the Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives. Published by Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, South Carolina (Cover) [1998. AA.] 1998. AA. Stratford, Connecticut. Images of America. – Sikorsky – a book by John W.R. Taylor with the Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives. Published by Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, South Carolina (Cover) 1998 – Stratford, Connecticut Images of AmericaSikorsky – a book by John W.R. Taylor with the Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives. Published by Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, South Carolina (2nd Page) [1998. AB.] 1998. AB. Stratford, Connecticut. Images of America. Sikorsky – a book by John W.R. Taylor with the Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives. Published by Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, South Carolina (2nd Page)
1998	1998 – I ISikorskySkyWayHow it was opened, how it is used in present time and what can be expected from it in the future. Published by the publishing house “Russian Way”, Moscow. Cover [1998. BA.] 1998. BA. I. I. Sikorsky. SkyWay. How it was opened, how it is used in present time and what can be expected from it in the future. Published by the publishing house “Russian Way”, Moscow. Cover 1998 – I ISikorskySkyWayHow it was opened, how it is used in present time and what can be expected from it in the future. Published by the publishing house “Russian Way”, Moscow. First Page [1998. BB.] 1998. BB. I. I. Sikorsky. SkyWay. How it was opened, how it is used in present time and what can be expected from it in the future. Published by the publishing house “Russian Way”, Moscow. First Page
1999	1999, July 1 ‘HEELICOPTER’ PIONEERING WITH IGOR SIKORSKY. Book by William E. Hunt, based on a personal account. Publisher: Airlife Pub Ltd. [1999, July 1. AA.] 1999, July 1. AA. ‘HEELICOPTER’ PIONEERING WITH IGOR SIKORSKY. Book by William E. Hunt, based on a personal account. Publisher: Airlife Pub Ltd.
1999	1999, June 2 – Colorado Springs, Colorado President Bill Clinton salutes as he exits Marine One, a UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter (produced by Sikorsky Aircrafts) at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado. Here President Clinton delivered the commencement address to the Air Force Academy. In his remarks, the President announced a new deployment of 48 U.S. aircraft to Operation Allied Force, and a commitment of 7,000 U.S. troops to KFOR, an international security force for Kosovo. He outlined NATO’s strategy for reversing Milosevic’s ethnic cleansing campaign and restoring peace to the Balkans. Photo by SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF [1999, June 2. BA.] 1999, June 2. BA. Colorado Springs, Colorado. President Bill Clinton salutes as he exits Marine One, a UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter (produced by Sikorsky Aircrafts) at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado. Here President Clinton delivered the commencement address to the Air Force Academy. In his remarks, the President announced a new deployment of 48 U.S. aircraft to Operation Allied Force, and a commitment of 7,000 U.S. troops to KFOR, an international security force for Kosovo. He outlined NATO’s strategy for reversing Milosevic’s ethnic cleansing campaign and restoring peace to the Balkans. Photo by SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF
2000-2009
2003	2003 – Sikorsky A book by VRMikheyev and GIKatyshev, published by the Publishing House “Politekhnika,” Saint-Petersburg (Cover) [2003. AA.] 2003. AA. Sikorsky. A book by V. R. Mikheyev and G. I. Katyshev, published by the Publishing House “Politekhnika,” Saint-Petersburg (Cover) 2003 – Sikorsky A book by VRMikheyev and GIKatyshev, published by the Publishing House “Politekhnika,” Saint-Petersburg (First Page) [2003. AA.] 2003. AA. Sikorsky. A book by V. R. Mikheyev and G. I. Katyshev, published by the Publishing House “Politekhnika,” Saint-Petersburg (First Page)
2005	2005 – Stratford, Connecticut SIKORSKY AIRCRAFTPioneers of Vertical Flight. Book by Harry Pember. Published by Sikorsky Historical Archives, Inc. Page 1 [2005. AA.] 2005. AA. Stratford, Connecticut. SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT. Pioneers of Vertical Flight. Book by Harry Pember. Published by Sikorsky Historical Archives, Inc. Page 1 2005 – Stratford, Connecticut SIKORSKY AIRCRAFTPioneers of Vertical Flight. Book by Harry Pember. Published by Sikorsky Historical Archives, Inc. Page 2 [2005. AB.] 2005. AB. Stratford, Connecticut. SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT. Pioneers of Vertical Flight. Book by Harry Pember. Published by Sikorsky Historical Archives, Inc. Page 2
2005	2005, September 2 – Biloxi, Mississippi President George W. Bush renders a salute as he exits the VH-60N helicopter (produced by Sikorsky Aircraft), Marine One, of Special Air Mission Squadron One (HMX-1) at Kessler Air Force Base (AFB), Mississippi (MS). President Bush is enroute to a tour of the Biloxi area to view the devastation of Hurricane Katrina after the category-4 hurricane battered the Gulf Coast with wind gusts in excess of 140 miles per hour, leaving millions of people without power, and hundreds of thousands homeless. Phot by TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF [2005, September 2. BA.] 2005, September 2. BA. Biloxi, Mississippi. President George W. Bush renders a salute as he exits the VH-60N helicopter (produced by Sikorsky Aircraft), Marine One, of Special Air Mission Squadron One (HMX-1) at Kessler Air Force Base (AFB), Mississippi (MS). President Bush is enroute to a tour of the Biloxi area to view the devastation of Hurricane Katrina after the category-4 hurricane battered the Gulf Coast with wind gusts in excess of 140 miles per hour, leaving millions of people without power, and hundreds of thousands homeless. Phot by TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF
2007	2007 – Stratford, Connecticut Images of AviationThe Sikorsky Legacy – a book by Sergey I. Sikorsky with the Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives. Published by Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, South Carolina (Front cover) [2007. AA.] 2007. AA. Stratford, Connecticut. Images of Aviation. The Sikorsky Legacy – a book by Sergey I. Sikorsky with the Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives. Published by Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, South Carolina (Front cover) 2007 – Stratford, Connecticut Images of AviationThe Sikorsky Legacy – a book by Sergey I. Sikorsky with the Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives. Published by Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, South Carolina (2nd page and back cover) [2007. AB.] 2007. AB. Stratford, Connecticut. Images of Aviation. The Sikorsky Legacy – a book by Sergey I. Sikorsky with the Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives. Published by Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, South Carolina (2nd page and back cover)
2008	2008 – France Front cover of the Aviation Review Icarus Magazine [2008. AA.] 2008. AA. France. Front cover of the Aviation Review Icarus Magazine 2008 – France Contents of the Aviation Review Icarus Magazine with the article “Time of the Pioneers” by Igor Sikorsky’s son, Serge Sikorsky. [2008. AB.] 2008. AB. France. Contents of the Aviation Review Icarus Magazine with the article “Time of the Pioneers” by Igor Sikorsky’s son, Serge Sikorsky.