[1903 Langley Aerodrome aircraft in flight over Lake Keuka]

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Identifier2011-00-00-17_image_019SourceThe Elizabeth S. Keast Photograph Collection (2011-00-00-17), Folder 1CreatorBenner, H. M.DescriptionPhotograph of the the 1903 Langley Aerodrome aircraft, piloted by William E. Doherty, in flight over Lake Keuka, New York, circa 1900s-1910s.

Caption on verso: "Langley aeroplane. This aeroplane was designed and built by Professor Langley, assisted by Mr. Charles Manley, who designed the steam engine installed in this plane. The initial trial was made May 6, 1896, near Washington D.C. and fell into the Potomac river, but afterwards became a relic of the Smithsonian Institute. Later it was taken to Hammondsport, N. Y. where it made many successful flights. Lieut. E. Doherty, Aviator."

Stamped on verso: "Photo by / H. M. Benner / Hammondsport, N. Y."Creation Datecirca 1900s-1910sSubjectLangley (Samuel P.) Aerodrome ADoherty, William E., 1886-1954Keuka Lake (N.Y.)PlaceNew York (State)United StatesExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 17 x 12 cmLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Elizabeth S. Keast Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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