Pyotr Nesterov
Russian pilot and aviation engineer
Born
Died
1914
112 years ago — 27 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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Served as a captain in the Imperial Russian Army and became a pioneering aviator and engineer. Nesterov conducted the first known aerial loop maneuver in 1913, a historic achievement that advanced the field of aviation. He also contributed to the development of military aviation tactics during World War I. Nesterov's accomplishments in both piloting and engineering have left a lasting legacy in the aviation community.
first known aerial loop maneuver
advancement of military aviation tactics
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