(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    Cmdr. Frank Erickson hoists Igor Sikorsky [Image 2 of 4]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a helicopter hoisting a person on a rope or cable during what appears to be a rescue or demonstration exercise. The helicopter is hovering at low altitude above a grassy field, with a pilot visible in the cockpit. The background shows mid-20th century buildings and parked automobiles, suggesting a military base or institutional facility.

    BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES

    12.05.2016

    Courtesy Photo

    U.S. Coast Guard Oceania

    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)

    IMAGE INFO

    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
    Web Views: 289
    Downloads: 35

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    GALLERY

    A black-and-white photograph showing a military officer seated in what appears to be an aircraft cockpit or doorway. He is wearing a leather flight jacket with a visible insignia patch and a garrison/overseas cap with what appears to be a single star insignia. The image appears to date from the World War II or early Cold War era based on uniform style and aircraft construction.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a helicopter hoisting a person on a rope or cable during what appears to be a rescue or demonstration exercise. The helicopter is hovering at low altitude above a grassy field, with a pilot visible in the cockpit. The background shows mid-20th century buildings and parked automobiles, suggesting a military base or institutional facility.
    A military officer in uniform sits at a desk in what appears to be an official office setting. Behind him hang two large framed paintings depicting helicopter rescue and aviation operations, along with a smaller framed item between them. The photograph appears to be from the mid-20th century based on image quality, uniform style, and artwork subject matter.
    A formal black-and-white portrait photograph of a male military officer in dress uniform. He is wearing a dark naval or maritime service uniform with insignia, ribbons, and a peaked cap bearing an eagle emblem. The photo appears to be an official military portrait, likely from the mid-20th century.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    ASSOCIATED NEWS

    Pearl Harbor: A catalyst to forever change search and rescue

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    Erickson
    CGFlies100
    PH75USCG
    PearlHarbor75
    Centennial of Coast Guard aviation
    USCG

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery