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Gustave Whitehead
Possible first powered manned flight.
Born January 1st, 1874 in Leutershausen. [ref]
Died October 10th, 1927 at 53 years old in Bridgeport (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Occupations
aerospace engineer, aircraft pilot, engineer, glider pilot, inventor
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