Acosta, Bertrand "Bert" Blanchard

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1895 - 1954

Biographical Note

Bertrand Blanchard Acosta was born on January 1, 1895. Acosta was a record-setting aviator. With Clarence D. Chamberlin he set an endurance record of 51 hours, 11 minutes, and 25 seconds in the air. Acosta died on September 1, 1954.

Citation:

https://www.nationalaviation.org/our-enshrinees/acosta-bertrand-bert-b/

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Biographical Information Files - A

Sub-Group

Scope and Contents Individuals whose names begin with A: Aanenson, Quentin [U.S. Army Air Corps pilot]Clipping, "A Fighter Pilot's Story," Museum of Flight News, October 10, 2000 Abbey, George [Program Manager at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)] Four-page print of Abbey’s obituary published online at Legacy.com dated April 2, 2024 Article, "Mr....

Dates: 20th Century

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives / The Museum of Flight Biographical Information Files

Clyde Pangborn Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2005-12-27

Abstract

Clyde Edward Pangborn (circa 1890s-1958) was born in Bridgeport, Washington and was a military pilot and barnstormer. The collection contains photographs and illustrations, correspondence, advertisements, newspaper clippings, a date book, military service records, and ephemera related to the Pangborn's personal life, military service, and barnstorming career from approximately 1912 to 1981.

Dates: 1912-1981

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Archives at The Museum of Flight