John Joseph Montgomery
✓ Source-basedfallingAmerican aviation pioneer, inventor, scientist (1858-1911)
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John Joseph Montgomery was an American inventor, physicist, engineer, and professor at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, who is best known for his invention of controlled heavier-than-air flying machines.
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John J. Montgomery and his tandem-wing glider The Santa Clara on 29 April 1905
John J. Montgomery landing The Evergreen monoplane glider in October, 1911.
The plaque placed at Montgomery Grove. It was relocated from Evergreen Valley College's campus to the current site.
Dedication plaque for Montgomery Field, San Diego
Silver Wing monument at Montgomery-Waller Recreation Center in Otay Mesa, San Diego, California
A marker placed at Aptos, California where Montgomery's tandem-wing glider was flown in March 1905 for the first high-altitude flights in the world.
Replica of The Evergreen at the Hiller Aviation MuseumAwards 1
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Robert SixAlso won National Aviation Hall of Fame
Patrick Henry BradyAlso won National Aviation Hall of FameAbout this person
Country
United StatesCategory
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1858 to 1911 · aged 53
Written about in
12 languages
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