Bertrand Blanchard Acosta (January 1, 1895 – September 1, 1954) was a record setting aviator. With Clarence D. Chamberlin they set an endurance record of 51 hours, 11 minutes, and 25 seconds in the air. He later flew in the Spanish Civil War in the Yankee Squadron. He was known as the "bad boy of the air". He received numerous fines and suspensions for flying stunts such as flying under bridges or flying too close to buildings.
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| - Bertrand Blanchard Acosta (January 1, 1895 – September 1, 1954) was a record setting aviator. With Clarence D. Chamberlin they set an endurance record of 51 hours, 11 minutes, and 25 seconds in the air. He later flew in the Spanish Civil War in the Yankee Squadron. He was known as the "bad boy of the air". He received numerous fines and suspensions for flying stunts such as flying under bridges or flying too close to buildings.
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- Mary Louise Brumley
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| - Allyn Lee Acosta
- Bertina Dolores Acosta Saranto
- Bertrand Blanchard Acosta, Jr.
- Gloria Consuelo Acosta
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- Miguel Acosta
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| - Bertrand Blanchard Acosta (January 1, 1895 – September 1, 1954) was a record setting aviator. With Clarence D. Chamberlin they set an endurance record of 51 hours, 11 minutes, and 25 seconds in the air. He later flew in the Spanish Civil War in the Yankee Squadron. He was known as the "bad boy of the air". He received numerous fines and suspensions for flying stunts such as flying under bridges or flying too close to buildings.
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