Eugene Ely with biplane in Medford. Aviation pioneer Eugene Ely posed with Curtiss biplane in field (probably at south end of Oakdale Ave., Medford). First attempt to fly in Medford on June 4, 1910 unsuccessful although Medford Mail Tribune reported he
Year or Date Range
1910
Location
G39 E 1; G39 E 2
Scan Location
Aviation\Aviation, Pilot Ely and first airplane in Medford 1910.tif
flew 600 ft., 10 to 20 feet off ground; returned June 3, 1911 for valley's first successful flight, Medford Mail Tribune reported he soared 'like a golden swallow' over Medford; Ely was first to take off from and land airplane on Navy ship, 1910-1911;
Accession Number
1970.148.1