Filippo Zappata
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Filippo Zappata (6 July 1894 – 30 August 1994)[1] was an Italian engineer and aircraft designer. He worked for Officine Aeronautiche Gabardini, Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico (CANT), Blériot, Breda, and Agusta. Zappata was the designer of many record-breaking seaplanes.[2]
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Born | (1894-07-06)6 July 1894 |
Died | 30 August 1994(1994-08-30) (aged 100) |
Burial place | Cimitero di Tavernelle |
Nationality | Italian |
Alma mater | Regia Scuola Superiore Navale di Genova |
Occupation(s) | Aeronautical engineer, aircraft designer |
Known for | development of the CANT Z.1007 for Fascist Italy |
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Allegiance | Kingdom of Italy |
Service/ | Bersaglieri |
Years of service | 1915–1918 |
Rank | Capitano |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Aerodynamics |
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