Aero Club Argentino

The Aero Club Argentino was founded in 1908 by Jorge Newbery, Aaron de Anchorena, Arturo Luisoni, Horacio Anasagasti, Alberto Mascias, Antonio de Marchi, and Carlos Himshe. Initially the club was dedicated to promoting the spirit of aviation sponsoring early experiences with aerostat balloons.

References

• Forman, Paul; José Manuel Sánchez Ron (1996). National Military Establishments and the Advancement of Science and Technology: studies in 20th century history. Dordrecht / Boston: Kluwer Academic Publishers. p. 165. ISBN 978-0-7923-3541-2. OCLC 33946883. Retrieved 2008-05-23.