Julio Ruiz de Alda facts for kids
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Julio Ruiz de Alda Miqueleiz
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Julio Ruiz de Alda Miqueleiz in 1926
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| Born | 7 October 1897 Estella, Navarre, Kingdom of Spain |
| Died | 23 August 1936 (aged 38) Madrid, Spain |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Spain (1900–1931) Spanish Republic (1931–1936) Nationalist Spain (1936) |
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Spanish Army |
| Years of service | 1913–1928 |
| Battles/wars | Rif War, Spanish Civil War |
Julio Ruiz de Alda Miqueleiz (born October 7, 1897, in Estella, Navarre – died August 23, 1936, in Madrid) was a famous Spanish aviator. He was also one of the people who started the Falange, a political group in Spain.
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Early Life and Aviation
Julio Ruiz de Alda joined the Army when he was just 15 years old. He quickly became very interested in planes and flying. This interest led him to become a skilled pilot.
The Plus Ultra Flight
In 1926, Julio Ruiz de Alda became well-known for an amazing journey. He was the co-pilot of a special plane called the Plus Ultra. The main pilot was Ramón Franco.
Their goal was to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. This was a very challenging trip for planes at that time.
The Journey Across the Atlantic
The Plus Ultra started its journey from Palos de la Frontera, in Huelva, Spain. This was on January 22.
The plane made several stops along the way. These stops included Gran Canaria, Cape Verde, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, and Montevideo.
Finally, on January 26, the Plus Ultra arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The entire trip covered 10,270 kilometers (about 6,380 miles). It took them 59 hours and 39 minutes of flying time to complete this incredible feat.
Political Involvement
In 1931, Julio Ruiz de Alda helped start a political movement. He worked with José Antonio Primo de Rivera to create the Falange movement. This group had specific ideas about how Spain should be governed.
Later Life and Death
Julio Ruiz de Alda's life ended during a difficult time in Spain. The Spanish Civil War began in 1936. On August 23, 1936, he was in Cárcel Modelo prison in Madrid. He died there during the civil war.
See also
In Spanish: Julio Ruiz de Alda para niños
