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Curtiss Ely Propeller, fixed-pitch, two-blade, wood and metal, 1911
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Curtiss Ely Propeller, fixed-pitch, two-blade, wood and metal, 1911
This propeller is from a Curtiss Model D pusher biplane flown by Eugene B. Ely on January 18, 1911 for the first landing on a ship, the battleship USS Pennsylvania in San Francisco Bay, using the first ever tailhook system. It is possible, but not likely according to recollections of a relative, that the propeller may have also been used by Eli on November 14, 1910 for the first take-off of the same aircraft from a ship, the cruiser USS Birmingham in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Ely was employed by E. Henry Wemme, who owned the Pacific Northwest franchise for the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company. After surviving the crash of a Curtiss aircraft as an untrained novice, he bought and repaired the aircraft, and learned to fly. His feats on Navy ships were sponsored within an investigation of the military uses of aviation. Ely died following a crash on October 19, 1911 during an exhibition in Macon, Georgia
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This print showcases the iconic Curtiss Ely Propeller, a fixed-pitch, two-blade masterpiece crafted from a combination of wood and metal. Dating back to 1911, this propeller holds immense historical significance as it was used on the renowned Curtiss Model D pusher biplane flown by Eugene B. Ely himself. On January 18th of that year, Ely achieved an extraordinary feat by executing the first-ever landing on a ship - the battleship USS Pennsylvania in San Francisco Bay. This groundbreaking achievement was made possible through the pioneering tailhook system. There is also speculation that this very propeller may have been utilized by Ely earlier on November 14,1910 when he accomplished another remarkable milestone - taking off from a ship for the first time ever. The cruiser USS Birmingham in Hampton Roads, Virginia served as his launchpad during this historic event. Eugene B. Ely's journey into aviation began after surviving an untrained novice's crash with a Curtiss aircraft which he later purchased and repaired himself before mastering flight skills. His daring exploits aboard Navy ships were part of an investigation exploring military applications for aviation. Tragically, Eugene met his untimely demise following a crash during an exhibition in Macon, Georgia on October 19th, 1911. Displayed against a striking black background in this photograph print from Heritage Images at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), this artifact serves as both an educational tool and testament to America's rich aviation heritage.
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