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“If you are in trouble anywhere in the world, an airplane can fly over and drop flowers, but a helicopter can land and save your life.”

Quote by Igor Sikorsky

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Igor Sikorsky
Igor Sikorsky

Igor Sikorsky, an aircraft designer born on May 25, 1889, and died on October 26, 1972. He is known as the pioneer of modern helicopter design and has had a profound impact on the aviation industry. more

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