Eugene Burton Ely
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Eugene Burton Ely Net Worth

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

Birth Day October 21, 1866
Birth Place Iowa
Age 153 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 19, 1911 (age 44)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

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.

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About the author

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