Dragutin Novak

Military Person

1892 – 1978

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Who was Dragutin Novak?

Dragutin Karlo Novak, was first person in Croatia to make a heavier-than-air flight. He flew a plane constructed by Slavoljub Eduard Penkala, June 22, 1910.

Novak flew in an airplane made by constructor Slavoljub Penkala from the military training-field in ÄŚrnomerec, Zagreb. Later, during one of Novak's flying achievements, on 20 October 1910, the airplane was damaged and Penkala gave up aircraft design.

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Born
Feb 16, 1892
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Died
Oct 31, 1978

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on July 23, 2013

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