Arturo Ferrarin
Arturo Ferrarin | |
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| Born | 13 February 1895 Thiene, Italy |
| Died | 18 July 1941 (aged 46) Guidonia Montecelio, Italy |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Italy |
| Service | Regia Aeronautica |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | |
Arturo Ferrarin (13 February 1895 – 18 July 1941) was an Italian pioneer aviator. His exploits included winning the "Rome-Tokyo Raid" air race in 1920 and a non-stop flight from Italy to Brazil in 1928 with fellow aviator Carlo Del Prete. The latter flight set the world distance record for a non-stop flight. Ferrarin, who was born in Thiene and was a decorated veteran of the Italian Royal Air Force during World War I, died in a plane crash at Guidonia Montecelio in 1941.