Miguel Lebrija
Mexican aviation pioneer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Miguel Lebrija Urtetegui (20 November 1887 — 15 December 1913) was a Mexican aviation pioneer. In 1909, built and flew his own glider. He was active in the service of the Mexican government during the Mexican Revolution, and his service would help to establish the Mexican Air Force.
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Miguel Lebrija Urtetegui | |
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Born | (1887-09-20)September 20, 1887 Mexico City |
Died | December 15, 1913(1913-12-15) (aged 27) |
Alma mater | Colegio Williams |
Occupation | aviator |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Mexico |
Branch/service | Mexican Army (Escuadrilla Aérea de la Milicia Auxiliar del Ejército) |
Rank | Honorary Major |
Battles/wars | Battle of Campo de Balbuena |
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Flying over Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City, he proved that planes can work at an altitude over 2,000 meters.