Corradino D'Ascanio

General Corradino D'Ascanio was an Italian aeronautical engineer. D'Ascanio designed the first production helicopter, for Agusta, and designed the first motor scooter for Ferdinando Innocenti. After the two fell... Wikipedia

• Born:  February 1, 1891, Popoli, Kingdom of Italy
• Age at death:  90 years
• Died:  August 5, 1981, Pisa, Italy
• Nationality:  Italian
• Alma mater:  Polytechnic University of Turin
• Occupation:  Aeronautical engineer, aircraft designer
• Known for:  Design of the first production helicopter, Design of original Vespa
• Awards:  Italian Medal of Merit for Culture and Art (1961), Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1976)
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