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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.
