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Description: First airplane takeoff from a warship Eugene Burton Ely flies his Curtiss pusher biplane from USS Birmingham (Scout Cruiser No. 2), in Hampton Roads, Virginia, during the afternoon of 14 November 1910. USS Roe (Destroyer No. 24), serving as plane guard, is visible in the background.
Title: First airplane takeoff from a warship
Credit: US Navy Photo #: NH 77601
Author: Ancient US-Navy saylor (uploaded by W.wolny)
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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