More detail on this person: Harold Nachlin
October 25, 1918 - October 24, 2010
Sikorsky field service legend Harry Nachlin passed
away at his home in Pacific Beach, Ca. He was 92
years old but never lost his enthusiasm for
Sikorsky Aircraft. He started with them in1943 and
retired in1977. In the 1950's during the early
days of the Korean conflict he was known as
"Koreas Copter Doctor". He was a mentor to many
and worked side by side with both military and
civilians in the Helicopter industry. Harry was
also a founding member and trustee of the Naval
Helicopter Association and the Naval Helicopter
Historical Society. Harry was married to Dorris "
Dodie" Nachlin who predeceased him in 2002. The
surviving family members are, Dana Rullo of
Fallbrook, David Rullo of Hanalei, Hi, Mary Ann
Porter of Pacific Beach. Grandchildren, Chelsea
Rullo, Nicole Porter, Vanessa Porter, Holly Porter
and nephew Jim Nachlin and niece Maggie Nachlin.
Harry loved his Sikorsky days and friends and also
loved his time spent riding his Quarter Horses
with his wife. He had a special way with animals
and there were always dogs and cats in the house
as well as a few stray tortoises. He was an
accomplished wood worker and furniture maker and
crafted many special pieces for family and
friends. There never was a nicer, kinder, more
giving man who worked and lived a wonderful life.
He will be truly missed. Services to be held Sat.
Nov. 20, 2010 at 2:00 P:M at Pacific Beach Chapel
El Camino Memorial. 4710 Cass St. Pacific Beach,
92109 Parking on west corner of Missouri and Cass
St. In Lieu of Flowers Donations may be made in
Harry Nachlins name to either: Naval Helicopter
Historical Society Inc, P.O Box 974, Bonita, Ca.
91909-0974 or Naval Helicopter Association Inc,
P.O Box 180778,
Coronado Ca. 92178-0578
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