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Gustavo Salinas Camiña

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Gustavo Adolfo Salinas Camiña (17 July 1893 – 5 March 1964) was a pioneer aviator,[1] and Mexican sports shooter.[2]

Born1893
Died(1964-03-05)5 March 1964
Allegiance Mexico
Rank
Captain
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Gustavo Adolfo Salinas Camiña
Salinas Caamiña, was a pioneer aviator.
Born1893
Died(1964-03-05)5 March 1964
Military career
Allegiance Mexico
Rank
Captain
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Military record

He was the first to use a plane to attack a ship at sea in the action of 9 April 1914.[3] He is buried in the "Panteón Municipal San José" located in the city of Cuatro Ciénegas de Carranza, Coahuila, México.[3]

Sports shooting

He competed in the 25 m rapid fire pistol and the 50 m rifle events at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[4] He also won two golds, three silvers, and two bronze medals at two editions of the Central American and Caribbean Games.[2]

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