Cessna

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In 1911 Clyde V. Cessna, a farmer, repeatedly flew and crashed a Blériot monoplane that he rebuilt and modified so many times it became first Cessna aircraft. Built two more aircraft at Jones Motor Car plant, 1916-1917; then returned to farming until invited to head Travel Air, 1925. Formed own aircraft manufacturing firm 1927.

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Names Clyde V. Cessna, Cessna
Country US
City Wichita, KS
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Started aero 1911
Ended aero 1917
Key people Clyde V. Cessna
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