STRATFORD, Conn. — Sergei Sikorsky, son of the aircraft pioneer who founded the Connecticut -based Sikorsky Aircraft, died at the age of 100.

He died on Sept. 18, defense and military manufacturer Lockheed Martin said on Saturday. Lockheed owns the Stratford-based aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky.

“The entire team – past and present – at Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin mourn the passing of a remarkable man, a link to the golden age of aviation who meant so much to the success of our business,” said Rich Benton, Sikorsky vice president and general manager. “Sergei will be greatly missed.”

Sergei Sikorsky was noted by Lockheed Martin for his 41-year career with Sikorsky Aircraft, where he helped the company become "one of the world's leading helicopter manufacturers" and contributed to "the

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