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Francis Chichester, English pilot and sailor (died 1972)

Historical image related to Francis Chichester, English pilot and sailor (died 1972) from September 17, 1901

Francis Chichester

British sailor

Sir Francis Charles Chichester KBE was a British businessman, pioneering aviator and solo sailor.
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September 17

Day of the year

September 17 is the 260th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 105 days remain until the end of the year.
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