James J. Ward
James J. Ward (born Jens P. Wilson in 1886 in Denmark – January 7, 1923)[1] was a pioneer aviator who made one of the earliest attempts at transcontinental flight.
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Ward in 1910
Biography
He flew a Curtiss Model D pusher biplane named the "Hearst Pathfinder". On September 13, 1911 he attempted to win the William Randolph Hearst Prize flying from Governors Island in New York to California.[2] He withdrew from the race on September 22, 1911 after his aircraft's engine failed and he crashed in Addison, New York.[3]
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Ward taking off on September 13, 1911
gollark: I am not going to spend two (5) minutes (Hz^-1) retrieving it.
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gollark: Just use a calculator in all cases.
gollark: Yes.
gollark: ↑ useful haskell guide
References
- Shooting Star: Aviator Jimmie Ward of Crookston by Steven R. Hoffbeck
- "Flier, Seeking to Reach San Francisco, Lands at Calicoon Late in the Afternoon". New York Times. September 15, 1911. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
James J. Ward, who left New York for San Francisco Wednesday, flying for the W.R. Hearst $50,000 prize for a transcontinental flight, reached Callicoon, N.Y., a few miles from here, at 4:35 o'clock this afternoon. He covered 59 1-10 miles in 57 minutes, having left Middletown, N.Y., at 3:38 o'clock.
- "Ward Quits Coast Flight. Comes to Grief at Addison". New York Times. September 23, 1911. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
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