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André Turcat

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French aviator (1921-2016)

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Major André Édouard Marcel Turcat was a French Air Force pilot and test pilot celebrated for flying the first prototype of Concorde for its 1969 maiden flight.

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André Turcat alongside Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, also known as VGE, on May 20, 1969, just weeks after Concorde's maiden flight, during the presidential election.André Turcat alongside Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, also known as VGE, on May 20, 1969, just weeks after Concorde's maiden flight, during the presidential election.

Awards 7

2007Marcel Pollitzer Prize
2005Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
1996Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit
1970Harmon Trophy
1958Harmon Trophy
1952Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Iven C. Kincheloe Award

Connected to André 6

Gaston PalewskiAlso won Marcel Pollitzer PrizeVladimir TitovAlso won Harmon TrophyJean PiatAlso won Grand Cross of the National Order of MeritPaavo VäyrynenAlso won Grand Cross of the National Order of MeritAlexander P. de SeverskyAlso won Harmon TrophyHélie de Saint-MarcAlso won Marcel Pollitzer Prize

About this person

Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2016 · aged 94
Wikipedia
10 languages

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