Cmdr. Frank Erickson hoists Igor Sikorsky [Image 4 of 4]

BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES

12.05.2016

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 14 Hawaii Pacific

Cmdr. Frank Erickson hoists Igor Sikorsky during the development of the hoist capable helicopter in the early 1940s in Bridgeport, Conn. Erickson went on to fly many missions, save many lives, train many pilots and redefine Coast Guard aviation. (U.S. Coast Guard archive photo/Released)

• Date Taken: 12.05.2016
• Date Posted: 12.05.2016 18:47
• Photo ID: 3033605
• VIRIN: 430701-G-GO100-1002
• Resolution: 2426x2911
• Size: 789.89 KB
• Location: BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT, US