Bernt Balchen

Aviation pioneer and united states army officer (1899-1973).

Born October 23rd, 1899 in Tveit.

Died October 17th, 1973 at 73 years old in Mount Kisco (bone cancer).

Occupations
aircraft pilot, explorer, military officer
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