French Aviation Pioneer. Born in Méru (Oise), Northern France, he was veteran pioneer of early aviation. Other then being an accomplished pilot, he was also a flight mechanic, navigator and radio operator. He was most noted for setting numerous flight records in the 1920s, including a long distance record in Siberia and the world's record flight from the Paris to Tsitsikar. On September 1 and 2, 1930, together with pilot Dieudonné Costes, they became the first people to make a direct nonstop flight between Paris and New York.
French Aviation Pioneer. Born in Méru (Oise), Northern France, he was veteran pioneer of early aviation. Other then being an accomplished pilot, he was also a flight mechanic, navigator and radio operator. He was most noted for setting numerous flight records in the 1920s, including a long distance record in Siberia and the world's record flight from the Paris to Tsitsikar. On September 1 and 2, 1930, together with pilot Dieudonné Costes, they became the first people to make a direct nonstop flight between Paris and New York.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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