Bert Acosta
Bertrand Blanchard Acosta (January 1, 1895 – September 1, 1954) was a record setting aviator. With Clarence D. Chamberlin they set an endurance record of 51 hours, 11 minutes, and 25 seconds in the air. He later flew in the Spanish Civil War in the Yankee Squadron. He was known as the "bad boy of the air". He received numerous fines and suspensions for flying stunts such as flying under bridges or flying too close to buildings.
Read more about Bert Acosta: Birth, Endurance Record, Orteig Prize Attempt, Transatlantic Flight, Bad Boy, Spanish Civil War, Death
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