18th January 1911: Eugene Ely lands the first aircraft on a ship when he touches down on USS Pennsylvania

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Following a brief flight, Ely executed a successful landing on USS Pennsylvania in a Curtiss Model D 'Pusher', despite being caught off-guard by the sudden updraft that struck the aircraft as he reached the temporary wooden landing ...