Hi from Australia,
My mother mentioned that my grandfather Harold John Thomas Berryman may
have been the first pilot to land an aircraft on a ship
He was with the RNVR, (Australian who joined in 1915, an engineer by trade) and was involved in tests at Grain which included motor boat engines
If anyone can help I would really appreciate it. Also, he was the Junkers agent in Australia between the wars so I have excellent photos
Many thanks
Hugh Batters
By: springers - 26th September 2012 at 09:49
The first landing on a ship was by Eugene Ely in 1911, and the first landing on a moving ship was Sqn Cdr Dunning in 1917…. BUT in the build up to Dunning’s efforts, I would imagine there would have been a period of practice relating to towed platforms – perhaps a line for research into Mr. Berryman.
Edwin Dunning has a memorial on the wall of St.Lawrence Church Bradfield and I think he is buried in the Churchyard.He lived at Jaques Hall Bradfield.
Colin.
There will be a Memorial Service to Edwin Dunning at 1500hrs on 7th.August at St.Lawrence Church Bradfield on the 100th anniversary of his death.He is buried in the family grave in St.Lawrence Churchyard.
By: springers - 26th September 2012 at 09:49
The first landing on a ship was by Eugene Ely in 1911, and the first landing on a moving ship was Sqn Cdr Dunning in 1917…. BUT in the build up to Dunning’s efforts, I would imagine there would have been a period of practice relating to towed platforms – perhaps a line for research into Mr. Berryman.
Edwin Dunning has a memorial on the wall of St.Lawrence Church Bradfield and I think he is buried in the Churchyard.He lived at Jaques Hall Bradfield.
Colin.
There will be a Memorial Service to Edwin Dunning at 1500hrs on 7th.August at St.Lawrence Church Bradfield on the 100th anniversary of his death.He is buried in the family grave in St.Lawrence Churchyard.
By: The Major - 26th September 2012 at 07:42
Many thanks Gentlemen,
Mum will be disappointed but I will try to get more information.
Sorry about the delay in replying but I broke my arm!
Hugh Batters
By: The Major - 26th September 2012 at 07:42
Many thanks Gentlemen,
Mum will be disappointed but I will try to get more information.
Sorry about the delay in replying but I broke my arm!
Hugh Batters
By: DC Page - 18th September 2012 at 20:07
Here is a link from 2011 regarding Eugene Ely’s first landing aboard a ship and the 100th anniversary of naval aviation. Some interesting pictures.
By: JT442 - 18th September 2012 at 11:13
The first landing on a ship was by Eugene Ely in 1911, and the first landing on a moving ship was Sqn Cdr Dunning in 1917…. BUT in the build up to Dunning’s efforts, I would imagine there would have been a period of practice relating to towed platforms – perhaps a line for research into Mr. Berryman.
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