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Bernt Balchen

Aviation pioneer and United States Army officer (1899-1973)

  • Fame47.5
  • Momentum4.0
  • Wikipedia651
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Lived 1899–1973, aged 74Norway
NorwayNorwayHistorical Figures
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    13 languages
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  • Era
    1899–1973
    Aged 74
  • Awards
    18
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-08-20

Bernt Balchen was a Norwegian pioneer polar aviator, navigator, aircraft mechanical engineer and military leader. A Norwegian native, he later became an American citizen and was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Momentum4.0
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Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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