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History Detectives  Extended Interview: Sergei Sikorsky

Tukufu Zuberi speaks with the son of Igor Sikorsky, the Russian-born aviation pioneer. Details

 

Program: History Detectives

Episode: Extended Interview: Sergei Sikorsky

History Detective Tukufu Zuberi speaks with the son of Igor Sikorsky, the Russian-born aviation pioneer. In this extended interview Sergei Sikorsky reminisces about his father and why he became fascinated with building helicopters.

Duration: (3:24)
Premiere Date: 07/11/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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