Ovington, Earle, 1879-1936
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Dates
- Existence: 1879-1936
Biographical Note
Earle Lewis Ovington was an early American aviator.
Earle L. Ovington was born on December 20, 1879 in Illinois. He flew the first official airmail flight in the United States on September 23, 1911. He died on July 21, 1936. No further information is known.
Earle L. Ovington was born on December 20, 1879 in Illinois. He flew the first official airmail flight in the United States on September 23, 1911. He died on July 21, 1936. No further information is known.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earle_Ovington; https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/america-by-air/online/early_years/early_years02.cfmFound in 1 Collection or Record:
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Individuals whose names begin with O: Oberth, Hermann [Rocketry and astronautics pioneer] Biographical sketchObituary, Seattle Times, December 30, 1989Photocopy of photograph O'Callaghan, Claud V. [General traffic manager, Varney Air Lines] "Varney Advertising Proves Profitable in Building Air Mail Volume," Air Transportation, September 1, 1928 ...