Marcel Riffard
Marie André Marcel Riffard (30 November 1886 – 9 July 1981) was a French aeronautical engineer. He designed fighter aircraft and air racers, as well as airplanes for postal delivery and medical transport. He also designed racing cars and land-speed record cars for Panhard and Renault. Riffard has been called the "Father of modern aviation".
Marcel Riffard | |
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| Born | 30 November 1886 Villa Ocampo, Santa Fe Province, Argentina |
| Died | 9 July 1981 (aged 94) Versailles, France |
| Occupation(s) | Aeronautical engineer, designer |
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