Eugene Burton Ely
American aviation pioneer (1886–1911) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eugene Burton Ely (October 21, 1886[1] – October 19, 1911) was an American aviation pioneer, credited with the first shipboard aircraft takeoff and landing.
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Eugene Burton Ely | |
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Born | (1886-10-21)October 21, 1886 Williamsburg, Iowa, US |
Died | October 19, 1911(1911-10-19) (aged 24) Macon, Georgia, US |
Place of burial | Williamsburg, Iowa, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross (posthumously) |
Spouse(s) | Mabel Hall |
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