Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen | |
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Born | 7 June 1890 Norway |
Died | 3 June 1965 (aged 74) |
Allegiance | Norway |
Years of service | 1909–1933, 1940–1946 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service Royal Norwegian Air Force |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Other work | Polar exploration Aviation leader |
Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen (7 June 1890 – 3 June 1965) was a Norwegian aviation pioneer, military officer, polar explorer and businessman. Among his achievements, he is generally regarded a founder of the Royal Norwegian Air Force.[1]