Zbigniew Burzyński
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Zbigniew Jan Władysław Antoni Burzyński (31 March 1902 in Zhovkva, Polish: Żółkiew near Lwów – 30 December 1971 in Warsaw), was a Polish balloonist and constructor of balloons, pioneer of Polish balloons, who twice won the Gordon Bennett Cup in ballooning, also beat the world record.
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Zbigniew Burzyński | |
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Born | (1902-03-31)31 March 1902 Żółkiew |
Died | 30 December 1971(1971-12-30) (aged 69) Warsaw |
Allegiance | Poland |
Service/ | Polish Army |
Years of service | 1921-1946 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Polish–Soviet War World War II |
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