Gabriel Voisin (February 5, 1880 – December 25, 1973) was an aviation pioneer and the creator of Europe's first manned, engine-powered, heavier-than-air aircraft capable of a sustained (1 km), circular, controlled flight, including take-off and landing. It was flown by Henry Farman on January 13, 1908 near Paris, France. During World War I, Gabriel Voisin became a major producer of military aircraft, notably the Voisin III. Subsequently he switched to the design and production of luxury automobiles under the name Avions Voisin.
Read more about Gabriel Voisin: Early Life, Early Flying Experiments, Commercial Airplane Production: Voisin Frères, After The Death of Brother Charles: Aéroplanes G. Voisin, Switch To Car Production: Avions Voisin, Further Biography
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