Bernt Balchen
Pilot, Military Person
1899 – 1973
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Who was Bernt Balchen?
Bernt Balchen was a 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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- Born
- Oct 23, 1899
Tveit - Parents
- Spouses
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Norway
- Profession
- Lived in
- Kristiansand
- Died
- Oct 17, 1973
Mount Kisco - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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