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.
Sources
- Gunston, 1993, p5
- Gunston, 2005, p96
Names | Clyde V. Cessna, Cessna |
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Country | US |
City | Wichita, KS |
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Started aero | 1911 |
Ended aero | 1917 |
Key people | Clyde V. Cessna |
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