Camilo Daza, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Camilo Daza

Colombian aviator

Date of Birth: 25-Jun-1898

Place of Birth: Pamplona, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia

Date of Death: 18-Mar-1975

Profession: aircraft pilot

Nationality: Colombia

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Camilo Daza Álvarez (June 25, 1898 - March 18, 1975) was a Colombian aviator.
He was born in Pamplona, Colombia.
In 1919, he became the first Colombian to pilot an airplane, and is considered to be the founder of Colombian aviation.
He held the rank of Brigadier General in the Colombian Air Force (Spanish: Fuerza Aérea Colombiana).The Camilo Daza International Airport in Cúcuta is named after him, and displays a statue honoring his contributions.
Also, the air base serving Comando Aéreo de Transporte Militar (CATAM) is named in his honor.