Donating the VS-300

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Henry Ford collected modern inventions alongside historic items. He acquired the VS-300 helicopter from inventor Igor Sikorsky only four years after the aircraft's introduction. Sikorsky formally presented it to The Henry Ford on October 7, 1943.

Igor Sikorsky Landing the VS-300 Helicopter before Presenting it to Henry Ford Museum, October 7, 1943

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Igor Sikorsky Landing the VS-300 Helicopter at Henry Ford Museum before Presenting it to Henry Ford, October 7, 1943

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Igor Sikorsky in the VS-300 Helicopter before Presenting it to Henry Ford, October 7, 1943

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Igor Sikorsky (left) with the VS-300 Helicopter before Presenting it to Henry Ford, October 7, 1943

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Igor Sikorsky Speaking during the Presentation of the VS-300 Helicopter to Henry Ford Museum, October 7, 1943

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Igor Sikorsky and Henry Ford at the Presentation of the VS-300 Helicopter to Henry Ford Museum, October 7, 1943

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Henry Ford II, Charles Lindbergh, Les Morris, Henry Ford and Igor Sikorsky at the VS-300 Helicopter Presentation, October 7, 1943

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