Eugene Burton Ely was an American aviator born on October 21, 1866 in Iowa. He is best known for his pioneering work in aviation, including performing with the Curtiss Exhibition team and making the first successful takeoff and landing on a ship. His accomplishments helped to pave the way for the development of modern aviation.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
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About
Famed aviator who performed with the Curtiss Exhibition team and made the first successful takeoff and landing on a ship.
Before Fame
He spent a lot of time repairing airplanes before setting his sights on a flying career.
Trivia
He nearly crashed into the sea while taking off from a makeshift FLIGHT deck built on the USS Birmingham.
Family Life
His wife, Mabel Hall, acted as his promoter and manager.
Associated With
James Doolittle was another aviation pioneer.