Aviation Pioneer. Along with his brother Charles he formed the first aviation firm in the world, Les Frères Voisin, in 1906. Three years later he became the youngest Knight of the French Legion of Honor. After the First World War he left the aviation and become an automobile manufacturer. Voisin is also remembered for designing a miniature car, the Biscooter, thousands of which were produced in Spain during the 1950s as the Biscuter. Ironically, his brother Charles died in a car accident.
Aviation Pioneer. Along with his brother Charles he formed the first aviation firm in the world, Les Frères Voisin, in 1906. Three years later he became the youngest Knight of the French Legion of Honor. After the First World War he left the aviation and become an automobile manufacturer. Voisin is also remembered for designing a miniature car, the Biscooter, thousands of which were produced in Spain during the 1950s as the Biscuter. Ironically, his brother Charles died in a car accident.
Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
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