Bernt Balchen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Bernt Balchen

aviation pioneer and United States Army officer (1899-1973)

Date of Birth: 23-Oct-1899

Place of Birth: Tveit, Southern Norway, Norway

Date of Death: 17-Oct-1973

Profession: military officer, aircraft pilot, explorer

Nationality: Norway, United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Bernt Balchen

  • Bernt Balchen (23 October 1899 – 17 October 1973) was a Norwegian pioneer polar aviator, navigator, aircraft mechanical engineer and military leader.
  • A Norwegian native, he later became a U.S.
  • citizen, and was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
  • His service in the U.S.
  • Army Air Forces during World War II made use of his Arctic exploration expertise to help the Allies over Scandinavia and Northern Europe.
  • After the war, Balchen continued to be an influential leader with the U.S.
  • Air Force, as well as a highly regarded private consultant in projects involving the Arctic and aviation.

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