Gustavo Salinas Camiña

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Gustavo Adolfo Salinas Camiña
File:Salinas Caamiña.jpg
Salinas Caamiña, was a pioneer aviator.
Born1893
DiedMarch 5, 1964
AllegianceFile:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
RankCaptain

Gustavo Adolfo Salinas Camiña (1893–1964) was a pioneer aviator.[1] He was the first to use a plane to attack a ship at sea in the action of 9 April 1914.[2] He is buried in the "Panteón Municipal San José" located in the city of Cuatro Ciénegas de Carranza, Coahuila, México.[2]

References

  1. "Festejan el 95 aniversario de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana". Organizacion Editorial Mexicana (in español). February 11, 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-02.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Gustavo Salinas Camiña". Early Aviators. Retrieved 2010-08-02.