Jose Abelardo Quinones Gonzales (b. April 22, 1914 – d. July 23, 1941) was a Peruvian military aviator and national aviation hero. He died during the battle of Zarumilla in the Ecuadorian–Peruvian war.
Posthumous
After his death he was declared a national hero by law on May 10, 1966. Law N° 16126, May 10, 1966 Named in his honour is the Cap. FAP Jose A. Quinones Gonzales International Airport near his town of birth in Chiclayo. When the new currency of Peru (new sol) was introdruced in 1991 he appeared on the 10 S/. Banknote.
See also
Ecuadorian-Peruvian war
Peruvian nuevo sol
Cap. FAP Jose A. Quinones Gonzales International Airport