Magyar News, 1993. szeptember-1994. augusztus (4. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1993-11-01 / 3. szám
COLLECTORS ITEM FOR STAMP BUFFS Theodore von Kármán Brought U,S, Into the Space Age AEROSPACE SCIENTIST AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER 1881 -1963 "MAGYARS CONQUER THE SKY” a lecture sponsored by the American Hungarian Heritage Association at the National Helicopter Museum Stratford, CT on September 18, 1993 An unusual stamp cache was released during the tribute to the first Hungarian helicopter. A first day envelope designed for Theodore von Karman, the “father of supersonic flight and pathfinder in space,” also a Hungarian, was surprinted. It was cancelled by the Stratford post office on the date of the tribute. It is a very limited edition of 40 pieces. We are using it as a fundraiser and offering it for $10.00 each. To receive it send a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check to A.H.H.A., 60 Tyrone Place, Stratford, CT 06497. A TRIBUTE TO THE DREAMS Dr. Jankovich, guest speaker Joseph F. Balogh and Joseph Stiber at the National Helicopter Museum in Stratford. (Photo: Claudia) The National Helicopter Museum in Stratford hosted a tribute to the Hungarian inventor of the helicopter. The event was sponsored by the American Hungarian Heritage Association. Dr. Jankovich, founder of the museum, and Joseph Stiber, president of A.H.H. A., welcomed the audience. The guest speaker was Joseph F. Balogh. Mr. Balogh first talked about Oszkár Asboth, pointing out his dream of flying at a very early age. By the time he was 22 years old, Mr. Asboth already designed an internationally recognized propeller and a stabilizer, built his first glider, drew up plans for the Turkish airforce and designed a ground controlled helicopter. The following years he experimented and built a helicopter that made its maiden flight on September 9, 1928, eleven years before Igor Sikorsky introduced his “practical helicopter.” The speaker also described the situation Hungary was in after the WWI, losing 75% of her land and 65% of the population, therefore being left with a limited industrial base and a very vulnerable economy. Despite all the difficulty Asboth followed his dream and succeeded with it. In his closing remarks Mr. Balogh said that we American Hungarians pay tribute to one of our countrymen, because to love other people first we have to learn to love our own. A framed tableau that had the picture of Oszkár Asboth, his helicopter and the first flight, was presented to the museum. Recognized were Dr. László Dömyei from the World Federation of Hungarians, and Klinga Karajos from the National Széchényi Library in Budapest for their participation providing research material and photographs. Following the presentation was a reception with delicious Hungarian pastry donated by the ladies of the American Hungarian Heritage Association. page 5
