Eduardo Newbery
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Eduardo Federico Newbery (Buenos Aires
, February 17 1878– Rio de la Plata
, October 17 1908) was an Argentine
odontologist and aerostat
pilot of North American descent. His father Ralph Lamartine Newbery, emigrated from Long Island
, New York
, and settled in Argentina after the American Civil War
(in which, supposedly, he took part at the Battle of Gettysburg
). Eduardo was one the of aviation pioneer Jorge Newbery
's siblings (the other's were Ernesto Purcell, Elena Rosa, Rodolfo León y María de los Dolores (twins) Elvira Teresa, Emma Catalina, Carlos Alfredo, Luis Alfredo, Juan Alberto Martín and Ana Eva).
Eduardo Newbery took several flights across Argentina. He was admired by many becoming a celebrity in its own time. His mother, however, disapproved of his passion, always fearing for the worst. His brother Jorge, however, was arguably his number one fan, and felt great respect and admiration for Eduardo.
On October 17, 1908, Eduardo Newbery took off on the aerostat
"Pampero" along with Argentine Army Corporal Eduardo Romero
(who happened board at the last minute responding to an invitation by Newbery). The flight that would take them northbound from Buenos Aires in an attempt to achieve a night-flying record ended in tragedy and the ambition ultimately took both their lives . Neither the aerostat nor its pilot or companion were ever found. Eduardo Newbery and Eduardo Romero were the first Argentines ever to perish in an aircraft accident.
In 1916, the Aero Club Argentino
named a second aerostat in honor of Eduardo Newbery. That balloon would become the first ever to cross the Andean mountains at an altitude of 8.100 meters filled with coal gas
. The pilot of such an adventurous endeavor was Eduardo Bradley
. The later also maned the aircraft on several air competitions in Argentina establishing new records of distance, endurance and altitude.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, February 17 1878– Rio de la Plata
Río de la Plata
The Río de la Plata —sometimes rendered River Plate in British English and the Commonwealth, and occasionally rendered [La] Plata River in other English-speaking countries—is the river and estuary formed by the confluence of the Uruguay River and the Paraná River on the border between Argentina and...
, October 17 1908) was an Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
odontologist and aerostat
Aerostat
An aerostat is a craft that remains aloft primarily through the use of buoyant lighter than air gases, which impart lift to a vehicle with nearly the same overall density as air. Aerostats include free balloons, airships, and moored balloons...
pilot of North American descent. His father Ralph Lamartine Newbery, emigrated from Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, and settled in Argentina after the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
(in which, supposedly, he took part at the Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg , was fought July 1–3, 1863, in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The battle with the largest number of casualties in the American Civil War, it is often described as the war's turning point. Union Maj. Gen. George Gordon Meade's Army of the Potomac...
). Eduardo was one the of aviation pioneer Jorge Newbery
Jorge Newbery
Jorge "George" Newbery, born Jorge Alejandro Newbery , was an Argentine pilot of North American descent. His father, Ralph Newbery , emigrated from Long Island, to Argentina after the American Civil War...
's siblings (the other's were Ernesto Purcell, Elena Rosa, Rodolfo León y María de los Dolores (twins) Elvira Teresa, Emma Catalina, Carlos Alfredo, Luis Alfredo, Juan Alberto Martín and Ana Eva).
Eduardo Newbery took several flights across Argentina. He was admired by many becoming a celebrity in its own time. His mother, however, disapproved of his passion, always fearing for the worst. His brother Jorge, however, was arguably his number one fan, and felt great respect and admiration for Eduardo.
On October 17, 1908, Eduardo Newbery took off on the aerostat
Aerostat
An aerostat is a craft that remains aloft primarily through the use of buoyant lighter than air gases, which impart lift to a vehicle with nearly the same overall density as air. Aerostats include free balloons, airships, and moored balloons...
"Pampero" along with Argentine Army Corporal Eduardo Romero
Eduardo Romero
Eduardo Alejandro Romero is an Argentine professional golfer.Romero was born in Córdoba. He turned professional in 1982 at a relatively advanced age...
(who happened board at the last minute responding to an invitation by Newbery). The flight that would take them northbound from Buenos Aires in an attempt to achieve a night-flying record ended in tragedy and the ambition ultimately took both their lives . Neither the aerostat nor its pilot or companion were ever found. Eduardo Newbery and Eduardo Romero were the first Argentines ever to perish in an aircraft accident.
In 1916, the Aero Club Argentino
Aero Club Argentino
The Aero Club Argentino was founded in 1908 by Jorge Newbery, Aaron de Anchorena, Arturo Luisoni, Horacio Anasagasti, Alberto Mascias, Antonio de Marchi, and Carlos Himshe. Initially the club was dedicated to promoting the spirit of aviation sponsoring early experiences with aerostat balloons....
named a second aerostat in honor of Eduardo Newbery. That balloon would become the first ever to cross the Andean mountains at an altitude of 8.100 meters filled with coal gas
Coal gas
Coal gas is a flammable gaseous fuel made by the destructive distillation of coal containing a variety of calorific gases including hydrogen, carbon monoxide, methane and volatile hydrocarbons together with small quantities of non-calorific gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen...
. The pilot of such an adventurous endeavor was Eduardo Bradley
Eduardo Bradley
Eduardo Bradley, born in the city of La Plata, Argentina, on April 9, 1887 embodied the Spirit of Aviation in Argentina where he was a major contributor in the funding of civil aviation. The son of Tomás Bradley Sutton, veteran of the Paraguayan War and of Mary Hayes O’Callaghan. Eduardo Bradley...
. The later also maned the aircraft on several air competitions in Argentina establishing new records of distance, endurance and altitude.