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André Turcat

French aviator (1921-2016) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 94

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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2016Died4 January 20162007Marcel Pollitzer PrizeAward2005Grand Officer of the Legion of HonourAward1996Grand Cross of the National Order of MeritAward1970Harmon TrophyAward1958Harmon TrophyAward1952Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward1921Born23 October 1921

Awards

Marcel Pollitzer Prize2007
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour2005
Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit1996
Harmon Trophy1970
Harmon Trophy1958
Commander of the Order of the British Empire1952
Iven C. Kincheloe Award

About this person

Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2016 · aged 94