Arturo Merino Benítez
1888–1970 (age 82)
Biography
Arturo Merino Benítez rose through the ranks of the military with a vision for modernizing air transportation and strengthening national defense. His leadership helped build institutions that would guide Chile’s aerial operations and foster connections across the country.
His legacy endures in the resilience of those institutions, and in the pride of a nation that honors his dedication to duty and national service.