Roland Garros

French soldier and aviation pioneer

Roland Garros - French soldier and aviation pioneer
Born

October 6th, 1888
136 years ago

Died

October 5th, 1918
106 years ago — 29 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

France

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A French soldier and aviator, this individual played a significant role in the development of military aviation during World War I. He became the first pilot to perform a loop-the-loop maneuver and designed an innovative gun synchronizing system that allowed a machine gun to fire through the propeller blades of an aircraft. His contributions to aeronautics and combat aviation techniques established him as a prominent figure in early aviation history. He also participated in several aerial reconnaissance missions, showcasing the strategic importance of aerial surveillance in warfare.

First pilot to perform a loop-the-loop maneuver

Developed a machine gun synchronization system

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