Sikorsky,Igor Ivan

Sikorsky,Igor Ivan
Si·kor·sky (sĭ-kôrʹskē), Igor Ivan. 1889-1972.
Russian-born American aviation pioneer. He designed (1939) the first successful American helicopter.

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