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National Aviation Hall of Fame
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Giuseppe Mario Bellanca
1886-03-19 – 1960-12-26
Life & Legacy
Giuseppe Mario Bellanca (March 19, 1886 – December 26, 1960) was an Italian-American aviation pioneer, airplane designer and builder, who is credited with many design firsts and whose aircraft broke many aviation records. He was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1973. The Bellanca CF, one of the world's first enclosed-cabin monoplanes, is on display at the National Air and Space Museum. Bellanca was known mostly for his long range aircraft which led the way for the advancement of international and commercial air transportation.
Occupation & Career
aircraft pilot, inventor, military flight engineer, aircraft designer, flight engineer
Education
Polytechnic University of Milan
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Aviation Hall of Fame
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
National Aviation Hall of Fame
Education & Institutions
Polytechnic University of Milan
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Family Sibling
Frank Merlo Bellanca
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Family Sibling
August Bellanca
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