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- United Technologies Sikorsky Aircraft Paperweight, 1985 - Igor Sikorsky's VS-300, built in 1939, was the first practical helicopter developed and flown in the United States. Sikorsky donated it to The Henry Ford in 1943. When the helicopter was refurbished by United Technologies Sikorsky Aircraft in 1984, pieces of its original fabric covering were mounted into commemorative paperweights -- symbolic tributes to the VS-300's technological significance.
- 1985
- Collections - Artifact
United Technologies Sikorsky Aircraft Paperweight, 1985
Igor Sikorsky's VS-300, built in 1939, was the first practical helicopter developed and flown in the United States. Sikorsky donated it to The Henry Ford in 1943. When the helicopter was refurbished by United Technologies Sikorsky Aircraft in 1984, pieces of its original fabric covering were mounted into commemorative paperweights -- symbolic tributes to the VS-300's technological significance.
- Igor Sikorsky Speaking during the Presentation of the VS-300 Helicopter to Henry Ford Museum, October 7, 1943 - Igor Sikorsky donated his VS-300 to The Henry Ford in 1943. In remarks at the ceremony, Sikorsky predicted that the helicopter would not replace the airplane or automobile, but "it will render a service that no other vehicle can." He stated that he was happy to have the VS-300 in the museum, and eagerly awaited further helicopter development after World War II.
- October 07, 1943
- Collections - Artifact
Igor Sikorsky Speaking during the Presentation of the VS-300 Helicopter to Henry Ford Museum, October 7, 1943
Igor Sikorsky donated his VS-300 to The Henry Ford in 1943. In remarks at the ceremony, Sikorsky predicted that the helicopter would not replace the airplane or automobile, but "it will render a service that no other vehicle can." He stated that he was happy to have the VS-300 in the museum, and eagerly awaited further helicopter development after World War II.
- Igor Sikorsky Piloting the Vought-Sikorsky Helicopter VS-300, Demonstrating Package Delivery, 1925-1940 - Igor Sikorsky built the VS-300, the first practical helicopter developed and flown in the United States, in 1939. Sikorsky demonstrated his aircraft's exceptional maneuverability by repeatedly loading and delivering sample packages to an assistant on the ground. Sikorsky donated the VS-300 to The Henry Ford in 1943.
- 1925-1940
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Igor Sikorsky Piloting the Vought-Sikorsky Helicopter VS-300, Demonstrating Package Delivery, 1925-1940
Igor Sikorsky built the VS-300, the first practical helicopter developed and flown in the United States, in 1939. Sikorsky demonstrated his aircraft's exceptional maneuverability by repeatedly loading and delivering sample packages to an assistant on the ground. Sikorsky donated the VS-300 to The Henry Ford in 1943.
- Igor Sikorsky Landing the VS-300 Helicopter before Presenting it to Henry Ford Museum, October 7, 1943 - Igor Sikorsky donated his pioneering VS-300 helicopter to The Henry Ford in October 1943. During the presentation ceremony, Sikorsky and his test pilot demonstrated the helicopter's exceptional maneuverability. They slipped the aircraft's nose probe through a small ring, set one of its wheels on a handkerchief spread on the ground, and carried souvenir "air mail" letters in its front basket.
- October 07, 1943
- Collections - Artifact
Igor Sikorsky Landing the VS-300 Helicopter before Presenting it to Henry Ford Museum, October 7, 1943
Igor Sikorsky donated his pioneering VS-300 helicopter to The Henry Ford in October 1943. During the presentation ceremony, Sikorsky and his test pilot demonstrated the helicopter's exceptional maneuverability. They slipped the aircraft's nose probe through a small ring, set one of its wheels on a handkerchief spread on the ground, and carried souvenir "air mail" letters in its front basket.
- Igor Sikorsky in the VS-300 Helicopter before Presenting it to Henry Ford, October 7, 1943 - Russian-American inventor Igor Sikorsky first experimented with helicopters in 1909, but he soon realized that the technology of that time was insufficient. He moved to fixed-wing craft and built the first four-engine airplane in 1913. Sikorsky returned to helicopters in 1939 with the successful VS-300. After further refinements, Sikorsky donated the helicopter to The Henry Ford in 1943.
- October 07, 1943
- Collections - Artifact
Igor Sikorsky in the VS-300 Helicopter before Presenting it to Henry Ford, October 7, 1943
Russian-American inventor Igor Sikorsky first experimented with helicopters in 1909, but he soon realized that the technology of that time was insufficient. He moved to fixed-wing craft and built the first four-engine airplane in 1913. Sikorsky returned to helicopters in 1939 with the successful VS-300. After further refinements, Sikorsky donated the helicopter to The Henry Ford in 1943.
- The VS-300 Helicopter Presented by Igor Sikorsky to Henry Ford Museum, October 7, 1943 - Henry Ford never intended his Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- only to be about the past. Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village would inspire the institute's students and visitors to create the future. Ford collected modern inventions alongside historic items. He acquired the VS-300 helicopter from inventor Igor Sikorsky in 1943 -- only four years after the aircraft's introduction.
- October 07, 1943
- Collections - Artifact
The VS-300 Helicopter Presented by Igor Sikorsky to Henry Ford Museum, October 7, 1943
Henry Ford never intended his Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- only to be about the past. Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village would inspire the institute's students and visitors to create the future. Ford collected modern inventions alongside historic items. He acquired the VS-300 helicopter from inventor Igor Sikorsky in 1943 -- only four years after the aircraft's introduction.
- Igor Sikorsky Piloting the VS-300 Helicopter, Hovering While a Wheel is Removed, circa 1942 - Igor Sikorsky built the VS-300, the first practical helicopter developed and flown in the United States, in 1939. Sikorsky demonstrated the aircraft's exceptional maneuverability by having an associate remove one of the helicopter's landing gear wheels while Sikorsky hovered the craft in place. Sikorsky donated the VS-300 to The Henry Ford in 1943.
- circa 1942
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Igor Sikorsky Piloting the VS-300 Helicopter, Hovering While a Wheel is Removed, circa 1942
Igor Sikorsky built the VS-300, the first practical helicopter developed and flown in the United States, in 1939. Sikorsky demonstrated the aircraft's exceptional maneuverability by having an associate remove one of the helicopter's landing gear wheels while Sikorsky hovered the craft in place. Sikorsky donated the VS-300 to The Henry Ford in 1943.
- Igor Sikorsky Landing the VS-300 Helicopter before Presenting it to Henry Ford Museum, October 7, 1943 - Igor Sikorsky donated his pioneering VS-300 helicopter to The Henry Ford in October 1943. During the presentation ceremony, Sikorsky and his test pilot demonstrated the helicopter's exceptional maneuverability. They slipped the aircraft's nose probe through a small ring, set one of its wheels on a handkerchief spread on the ground, and carried souvenir "air mail" letters in its front basket.
- October 07, 1943
- Collections - Artifact
Igor Sikorsky Landing the VS-300 Helicopter before Presenting it to Henry Ford Museum, October 7, 1943
Igor Sikorsky donated his pioneering VS-300 helicopter to The Henry Ford in October 1943. During the presentation ceremony, Sikorsky and his test pilot demonstrated the helicopter's exceptional maneuverability. They slipped the aircraft's nose probe through a small ring, set one of its wheels on a handkerchief spread on the ground, and carried souvenir "air mail" letters in its front basket.
- 1939 Sikorsky VS-300A Helicopter - Igor Sikorsky, as a young man in Russia, tried unsuccessfully to build a helicopter in 1909. He went on to build fixed-wing aircraft but returned to helicopters in 1938. Within three years, he had developed the first practical helicopter in the United States: the VS-300A.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
1939 Sikorsky VS-300A Helicopter
Igor Sikorsky, as a young man in Russia, tried unsuccessfully to build a helicopter in 1909. He went on to build fixed-wing aircraft but returned to helicopters in 1938. Within three years, he had developed the first practical helicopter in the United States: the VS-300A.
- Igor Sikorsky and Henry Ford at the Presentation of the VS-300 Helicopter to Henry Ford Museum, October 7, 1943 - Henry Ford never intended his Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- only to be about the past. Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village would inspire the institute's students and visitors to create the future. Ford collected modern inventions alongside historic items. He acquired the VS-300 helicopter from inventor Igor Sikorsky in 1943 -- only four years after the aircraft's introduction.
- October 07, 1943
- Collections - Artifact
Igor Sikorsky and Henry Ford at the Presentation of the VS-300 Helicopter to Henry Ford Museum, October 7, 1943
Henry Ford never intended his Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- only to be about the past. Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village would inspire the institute's students and visitors to create the future. Ford collected modern inventions alongside historic items. He acquired the VS-300 helicopter from inventor Igor Sikorsky in 1943 -- only four years after the aircraft's introduction.