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The History of Aviation


Pioneer Years

1911 - First Landing on Ship

Eugene Ely flew an especially adapted Curtiss aircraft onto the deck of the USS Pennsylvania while the ship was anchored in San Francisco Bay. The Pennsylvania's deck had been custom equipped with a small landing platfor and a series of ropes which were used to stop the aircraft.

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