Roland Rohlfs

Roland Rohlfs (February 10, 1892 – February 28, 1974) was an American aviator.

Roland Rohlfs
Roland Rohlfs on September 18, 1919
Born	(1892-02-10)February 10, 1892 Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Died	February 28, 1974(1974-02-28) (aged 82)
Nationality	American
Occupation	Aviator
Employer	Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Known for	Aviation speed and altitude records
Parent	Anna Katharine Green (mother) Charles Rohlfs (father)

Biography

Roland Rohlfs was born in Buffalo, New York on February 10, 1892, the son of Anna Katharine Green, the crime novelist; and Charles Rohlfs, the actor and furniture craftsman.^[1]

Rohlfs flew a hydro-aeroplane called the "Dunkirk Fighter" for Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in 1918. Later that year he broke the flight airspeed record while flying a Curtiss Wasp, his speed was clocked at 163.1 mph (262.4 km/h).

In 1919 he broke another world record when he flew to an altitude of 34,610 feet in a Curtiss L-3 triplane (at - 47 degrees Fahrenheit).^[2]

He died on February 28, 1974.^[3]

See also

• History of aviation