Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen

Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen
Riiser-Larsen in 1953
Born	7 June 1890 Norway
Died	3 June 1965 (aged 74)
Allegiance	Norway
Years of service	1909–1933, 1940–1946
Rank	Major General
Commands held	Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service Royal Norwegian Air Force
Battles/wars	World War II
Other work	Polar exploration Aviation leader

Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen (7 June 1890 – 3 June 1965) was a Norwegian aviation pioneer, military officer, polar explorer and businessman. Among his achievements, he is generally regarded a founder of the Royal Norwegian Air Force.^[1]