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On 14 November 1910, civilian Eugene Ely piloted the first aircraft to take-off from a ship, cruiser USS Birmingham (CL 2), at Hampton Roads, VA. He landed safely on Willoughby Spit, Norfolk, VA. NHHC image NH 77601.

On 14 November 1910, civilian Eugene Ely piloted the first aircraft to take-off from a ship, cruiser USS Birmingham (CL 2), at Hampton Roads, VA. He landed safely on Willoughby Spit, Norfolk, VA. NHHC image NH 77601.

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