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Jun 21, 1888 Manhattan, New York, United States Died on 13 Aug 1968 (aged 80)
American aviator
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About Ralph Hazlett Upson
- Ralph Hazlett Upson (June 21, 1888 – August 13, 1968) was a pioneer in the aviation field, holding Airship Pilot's Certificate #7, Balloon Pilot's Certificate #48 and Pilot's License #10290.
- Upson designed the world's only all-metal stressed-skin airship and contributed to aerospace technology research. He won the 1913 International Balloon Race (with Ralph Preston).
- He was the second individual to win the Wright Brothers Medal in 1929.
