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Image of Charles Hamilton's biplane in flight, 1910
1983.10.8601.2
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Charles Hamilton's biplane in flight, 1910

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In March 1910, Charles Hamilton became the first person to fly an airplane in Seattle. In this photo, the biplane's fragile design is very clear.

Webster & Stevens number: 15058
ID Number: 1983.10.8601.2
Date: 1910
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : glass, b&w ; 5 x 7 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.8601.2
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects: Aerospace, Transportation

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