Mariano Barberán facts for kids
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Mariano Barberán
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| Born | 14 October 1895 |
| Died | 20 June 1933 (aged 37) (presumed) Vicinity of Villahermosa, Mexico
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| Cause of death | Air accident (presumed) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Known for | Took part in the historic flight of the Cuatro Vientos from Seville, Spain to Camagüey, Cuba on 10–11 June 1933 |
Mariano Barberán y Tros de Ilarduya (born October 14, 1895, in Guadalajara, Spain) was a brave Spanish military aviator. He is best known for a record-breaking flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Sadly, he disappeared during another flight on June 20, 1933, near Villahermosa, Mexico.
Historic Flight to Cuba
In 1933, Mariano Barberán made history. He flew a special airplane called the Cuatro Vientos. This plane was a Br.19 TF Super Bidon. It was built just for this long journey.
Mariano Barberán flew with Lieutenant Joaquín Collar Serra. Sergeant Modesto Madariaga also joined them. Their goal was to fly from Spain to Cuba.
The amazing flight began on June 10, 1933. They took off from Seville, Spain, at 4:40 AM. After flying for almost 40 hours, they landed. They arrived in Camagüey, Cuba, at 8:45 PM local time on June 11, 1933. The total distance they covered was 7,320 kilometers (about 4,548 miles). This was a huge achievement for aviation at the time.
Mysterious Disappearance
After their successful flight to Cuba, Mariano Barberán and Joaquín Collar Serra planned another journey. On June 20, 1933, they departed for Mexico City. Sergeant Madariaga did not join them on this flight.
The plane was last seen near Villahermosa, Mexico. After that, it disappeared without a trace. No part of the plane or its two pilots was ever found. Their disappearance remains a mystery.
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In Spanish: Mariano Barberán para niños
