Giuseppe Motta
Italian pilot
About Giuseppe Motta
Lived 1894 – 1929 (aged 34). Giuseppe Motta was an Italian fighter pilot, air racing, test pilot and world War I.
Giuseppe Motta (died 1929) was an Italian World War I fighter pilot and seaplane air racer of the 1920s.
After World War I, Motta tested racing seaplanes for the Schneider Trophy race. He was killed during a test flight of the Macchi M.67 after having reached . This world record was held until George Stainforth broke the barrier, on 29 September 1931.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Giuseppe Motta?
Italian pilot (1894-1929)
When was Giuseppe Motta born?
Giuseppe Motta was born on 10 October 1894 in Quargnento.
When did Giuseppe Motta die?
Giuseppe Motta died on 1 August 1929 in Lake Garda.
What was Giuseppe Motta's occupation?
Giuseppe Motta was a fighter pilot, air racing, test pilot and world War I.
What nationality was Giuseppe Motta?
Giuseppe Motta was Italian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Giuseppe Motta (aviator)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Giuseppe Motta. https://biography.guide/giuseppe-motta-fighter-pilot/
MLA: "Giuseppe Motta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/giuseppe-motta-fighter-pilot/.
Chicago: "Giuseppe Motta." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/giuseppe-motta-fighter-pilot/.
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