Bert Acosta, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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aviation pioneer and record-setter (1895-1954)
Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1895
Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States
Date of Death: 01-Sep-1954
Profession: aircraft pilot
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Bert Acosta
- Bertrand Blanchard Acosta (January 1, 1895 – September 1, 1954) was a record-setting aviator.
- He and Clarence D.
- Chamberlin set an endurance record of 51 hours, 11 minutes, and 25 seconds in the air.
- He later flew in the Spanish Civil War in the Yankee Squadron.
- He was known as the "bad boy of the air".
- He received numerous fines and suspensions for flying stunts such as flying under bridges or flying too close to buildings.
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