Gabriel Voisin

French aviation pioneer (1880–1973).

Born February 5th, 1880 in Belleville. [ref]

Died December 25th, 1973 at 93 years old in Ozenay. [ref]

Occupations
aircraft pilot, businessperson, engineer
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