WebAntony Jannus, a former Washington boy, and Capt. Albert Berry, of St. Louis, winner of the national balloon race from Indianapolis last year, figured in a spectacular aerial performance in St. Louis yesterday afternoon, Capt. Berry jumping from an aeroplane in a parachute. Jannus was the aviator. WebMar 1, 2001 · 1912 U.S. Army Captain Albert Berry performs first (attached-type) parachute jump from an airplane 1913 1First state law requiring bonding of officers & state employees, ND Admiral Beatty 1913 David Beatty becomes Rear-Admiral Commanding the Royal Navy's 1st Battlecruiser Squadron British Admiral of the Fleet David Beatty
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WebRear-Admiral Albert Gleaves Berry 1848-1988 By Margaret M. Brearley It was April, 1865, and the Civil War was drawing to its weary close. Federal troops had occupied Nashville since 1862, and ... We were kept busy. Captain Rogers of the 4 Ibid. 5 C.B. P. A. Papers. 88 T ENNESSEE HISTORICAL QUARTERLY Franklin gave his young officers strict ... WebFeb 28, 2024 · 1 March 1912. Captain Albert Berry made the first parachute descent from a powered aeroplane in America, a Benoist pusher biplane flown by company pilot, Anthony Jannus at 1,500 ft. over Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, Missouri. Berry used a static line parachute. 7:56 PM · Feb 28, 2024 · 3,852 Views 12 49 boundary hall
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WebAlbert Gleaves Berry Papers, 1865-1971 . COLLECTION SUMMARY . Creator: Berry, Albert Gleaves . Inclusive Dates: 1865-1971, bulk 1869-1909 . Scope & Content: ... Berry was promoted to captain on June 28, 1905, while carrying out his duties at Bethlehem Steel. In January 1906, Berry received an appointment as general inspector for the ... WebDec 28, 2024 · The parachutist was Captain Albert Berry, the son of a balloonist. The aircraft used was a "pusher" biplane designed by Benoist and flown by Anthony Jannus. After being delayed twice by weather, the jump took place on March 1, 1912 at Jefferson Barracks in south St. Louis County. WebCaptain Albert (?) Berry, St. Louis, Mo., March 1, 1912, using parachute pulled from a conical pack attached to a Benoist aeroplane piloted by Tony Jannus. View from below showing plane and chute. Image Number: SI-A-33652-E Credit: National Air and Space Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution boundary harnack