Session 2 of 6: Sikorsky Aircraft
This is session 2 of 6 of our CT Industry & Innovation series with Art Gottleib.
With its main production facility and administrative offices located in Stratford Connecticut, this venerable company was founded by Igor Sikorsky in 1923. An early supplier of multi engine aircraft, Sikorsky’s most remembered pre-war flying-boat was Pan American Airway’s “China Clipper”. During WW II, Sikorsky Aircraft emerged as a leading innovator of helicopters, and remains a major supplier of this type of aircraft, serving the needs of both the military and civilian aviation markets.
Presented by Arthur Gottlieb, LCSW, CSA. Art Gottlieb is a local historian on subjects of political and military history. He was formerly a professional curator of naval history and the Technical Director of Exhibits at the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York City. In these roles, Mr. Gottlieb worked regularly with veterans of all services towards the creation of exhibits accurately illustrating the history of 20th century warfare. Mr. Gottlieb maintains a private practice as a Counselor and Certified Senior Advisor in Norwalk, CT, and offers Pro Bono counseling services to soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Gottlieb served as an Auxiliary Officer of the United States Coast Guard for 17 years and for 4 years was Commander of Flotilla 7-2, 1st District (Southern Region), Sector Long Island Sound North.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Programs will be held July 20 (Sikorsky Aircraft), August 3 (Electric Boat Company), August 17 (Waterbury Clock Company), September 7 (Pratt & Whitney), and September 14 (Norden Systems)
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Date:
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Contact:
Reference 203-452-2852 reference@ewml.org
Location:
Online (Zoom)
There are 83 spaces available.
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