Personal Recollections
The Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives collects stories from former employees and others about their experiences with Igor Sikorsky and the Sikorsky Aircraft company. The following recollections provide insight about the life of Igor Sikorsky and aviation pioneers as well as key milestones in Sikorsky aviation history.
Bill Paul: Reflections on Sikorsky’s 100th Anniversary
Former Sikorsky President Bill Paul reflects on his career with Sikorsky, meeting Igor Sikorsky, and the Sikorsky Aircraft Company's 100th anniversary.
Interview with Dan Libertino
Sikorsky retirement did not stop – or even slowdown Dan’s devotion to the Sikorsky legacy as he has dedicated over 18 years to the I. ...
Interview with Sergei Sikorsky
Sergei Sikorsky recollects his early life growing up in the Sikorsky household during the era of Sikorsky flying boats and helicopter innovation.
Bill Paul: Management Contributions to the Black Hawk Helicopter’s Success
Bill Paul recollects one of the key milestones of Sikorsky history, the win of the UTTAS program that became the Black Hawk helicopter.
Ray Leoni: Recollections of a Sikorsky Junior Engineer
Ray Leoni recollects his 41-year career at Sikorsky Aircraft, beginning as a junior engineer and retiring as a Senior VP of Engineering and Advanced Programs. ...
History in the Making: The First Helicopter Delivery
Chief Test Pilot Charles Lester Morris remembers performing the first helicopter delivery, a five day journey to Wright Field in Ohio.
The Most Unforgettable Character I’ve Met
Eugene E Wilson, an executive at United Aircraft during the 1930s, recounts his impactful meetings with Igor Sikorsky.
Meeting a Famous Flyer
Author Frank Delear describes the first time he met the legendary flier Charles Lindbergh.
Lunch with Igor Sikorsky
Harold R. Mull, Sikorsky Aircraft consultant, describes his fortuitous lunch meeting with Igor Sikorsky in the company cafeteria.