About Karl Ingold
Lived 1880 – 1956 (aged 76). Karl Ingold was a German aircraft pilot and sport cyclist.
Karl Ingold was a record-setting pioneer aviator.
Biography Ingold was born in 1880.
On 7 February 1914, he flew continuously from 7:35 am until 11:55 pm covering 1,056 miles in 16 hours and 20 minutes, besting the previous nonstop record set three days before by Bruno Langer.
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Who was Karl Ingold?
German aviator and bicycle racer
When was Karl Ingold born?
Karl Ingold was born on 19 January 1880 in Colmar.
When did Karl Ingold die?
Karl Ingold died on 22 February 1956 in Pfastatt.
What was Karl Ingold's occupation?
Karl Ingold was an aircraft pilot and sport cyclist.
What nationality was Karl Ingold?
Karl Ingold was German.
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