Two items: TLS, signed “I. Sikorsky,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Sikorsky Aircraft letterhead, October 8, 1959. Sikorsky writes about his greatest achievements. In part: “I have signed the magazine photos and am returning them.... It is difficult to select a single event as there are a few which I consider high points of my life’s activities. One event was my very first airplane solo, on June 3, 1910, which was also the first time I had ever been in the air. Another was the first flight of my big, four-engined airplane, Then came the inauguration of transoceanic flights with one of our Clippers, and further, my first pioneering flight on my helicopter....” Also included is a clipped magazine photo of one of Sikorsky’s helicopters in flight, signed in ballpoint, “I Sikorsky, October 8, 1959.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Light blocks of toning over text and signature of letter, and mild toning to photo, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
