This year the United States of America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence from England on July 4, 1776, and the beginning of the formation of the new Republic. In the capital, Washington, the festivities on this day were especially solemn. As always, the finale of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture...
On September 18, the Sikorsky Aircraft company announced the sad news of the passing of one of Igor Sikorsky’s sons, Sergei Sikorsky. He lived to be exactly one hundred years old and made a significant contribution to the development of the American helicopter manufacturing industry. Because of his aeronautical achievements, name deserves to be remembered...