Maurice Finat

Maurice Finat was a French aviator. He served in the French Air Force during the First World War. He specialized in light aircraft. In 1927, he set the record for longest distance flown in a plane, at a length of 539 miles (868 kilometers).^[1]

Born(1894-07-29)July 29, 1894

Gironde

DiedApril 20, 1935(1935-04-20) (aged 40)

Moshi

OccupationAviator

KnownforFlight Distance Record Holder

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Maurice Finat
Finat in 1931
Born	(1894-07-29)July 29, 1894 Gironde
Died	April 20, 1935(1935-04-20) (aged 40) Moshi
Occupation	Aviator
Known for	Flight Distance Record Holder
Awards	Legion of Honour Médaille militaire Croix de guerre

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He died near Moshi in 1935 when his plane crashed.^[2]

For his service in World War One, he was honored as a Knight of the Legion of Honor.