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Wisconsin's First Aviation Fatality

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Wisconsin's first air fatality was P.C. Davis, an exhibition pilot from Chicago, who died as a result of injuries sustained during an aerial performance in Mauston. Caption reads: "Wreck of Aeroplane at Juneau County Fairgrounds, Sept. 5, 1913. Mauston, Wis."

Date Created:
September 5, 1913
Creator:
Bauer, A. M.

Publication Information

Creator
Bauer, A. M.
Date Created
September 5, 1913

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A7B
Legacy ID
WHi 10688

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