Gustavo Salinas Camiña
Gustavo Adolfo Salinas Camiña | |
|---|---|
Salinas Caamiña, was a pioneer aviator. | |
| Born | 1893 |
| Died | 5 March 1964 |
| Allegiance | Mexico |
| Rank | Captain |
Gustavo Adolfo Salinas Camiña (17 July 1893 – 5 March 1964) was a pioneer aviator,[1] and Mexican sports shooter.[2]
Military record
He was the first to use a plane to attack a ship at sea in the action of 9 April 1914.[3] He is buried in the "Panteón Municipal San José" located in the city of Cuatro Ciénegas de Carranza, Coahuila, México.[3]
Sports shooting
He competed in the 25 m rapid fire pistol and the 50 m rifle events at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[4] He also won two golds, three silvers, and two bronze medals at two editions of the Central American and Caribbean Games.[2]
References
- ^ "Festejan el 95 aniversario de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana". Organizacion Editorial Mexicana (in Spanish). 11 February 2010. Retrieved 2 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Gustavo Salinas". Olympedia. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Gustavo Salinas Camiña". Early Aviators. Retrieved 2 August 2010.
- ^ "Gustavo Salinas". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2015.