The Igor I. Sikorsky International Trophy received by Sikorsky Aircraft Division as designer and builder of the USN SH-3A that, while piloted by Cdr. James R. Wlliford and Lt. David A. Bell, established a new F.A.I. world helicopter record for distance in a straight line --2,105.4 miles. In photo, Lee S. Johnson, president of Sikorsky Aircraft, in dark suit, accepts a replica of the trophy, maintained in the Smithsonian Institution. Cdr. Williford is in back-ground. Lt. Beil could not be present. AHS' (now VFS) 22nd Annual National Forum held May 11-13, 1966 at Washington, D.C., USA
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The Igor I. Sikorsky International Trophy received by Sikorsky Aircraft Division as designer and builder of the USN SH-3A that, while piloted by Cdr. James R. Wlliford and Lt. David A. Bell, established a new F.A.I. world helicopter record for distance in a straight line --2,105.4 miles. In photo, Lee S. Johnson, president of Sikorsky Aircraft, in dark suit, accepts a replica of the trophy, maintained in the Smithsonian Institution. Cdr. Williford is in back-ground. Lt. Beil could not be present.

AHS' (now VFS) 22nd Annual National Forum held May 11-13, 1966 at Washington, D.C., USA

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