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First aviation meet in Southern Oregon. Curtiss biplane in field, barns and Roxy Ann Peak in background; men identified as Ely, Eugene and Hall, Seely; on photo: 'FIRST AVIATION MEET IN SOUTHERN OREGON, Profs Ely and Hall, Medford OR June 4-5, 1910

Year or Date Range
1910
Location
G39 E 2; G44 D 6; G44 F 3
Scan Location
Aviation\SOHS 00001 Aviation, First aviation meeting in southern Oregon, June 1910.tif

First attempt to fly in Medford on 6-4-191 -3 unsuccessful although Medford Mail Tribune reported he flew 600 ft., 10 to 20 feet off ground; returned 6-3-1911 for valley's first successful flight, Medford Mail Tribune reported he

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