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“I never thought that my creation, would allow brothers to kill brothers. (after seeing his invention being used in war, The Airplane) Alberto Santos-Dumont”

Quote by Alberto Santos-Dumont

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Alberto Santos-Dumont
Alberto Santos-Dumont

Alberto Santos-Dumont was a renowned aviation pioneer born on July 20, 1873, and died on July 23, 1932. He is known for his innovative contributions to the field of aviation, particularly for his designs of flying machines that significantly advanced the aviation industry. more

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