Ralph Hazlett Upson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American aviator
Date of Birth: 21-Jun-1888
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, United States
Date of Death: 13-Aug-1968
Profession: balloonist, aircraft pilot
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Ralph Hazlett Upson
- Ralph Hazlett Upson (June 21, 1888 – August 13, 1968) was a pioneer in the aviation field, holding Airship Pilot's Certificate #7, Balloon Pilot's Certificate #48 and Pilot's License #10290.
- Upson designed the world's only all-metal stressed-skin airship and contributed to aerospace technology research. He won the 1913 International Balloon Race (with Ralph Preston).
- He was the second individual to win the Wright Brothers Medal in 1929.
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