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Davenport’s Mary Solbrig: Believed to Be the Nation’s First Female Airplane Mechanic
In the early 20th century, The Pioneer Era of aviation began. The first powered airplanes were taking off, and men and women wowed large crowds at fair exhibitions with their flying machines. Among them was Davenport’s very own Oscar Solbrig. … Continue reading
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Tagged Airplanes, Aviators, Flight Mechanic, Mary Solbrig, Oscar Solbrig
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Davenporters of Note: Eugene B. Ely
November is National Aviation Month, so it seems like the perfect time to honor one of Davenport’s foremost flyboys. Eugene B. Ely, son of attorney N. D. Ely,was born in Williamsburg, Iowa, on October 21st, 1886. When Eugene was nine, … Continue reading
