Fred Ladd did it on his last day in the gulf......if you read his book, you will understand what 'look no hands Mertyl' means.
Side note, first flight was in a Widgeon with Mr Ladd as an 8 year old, second flight was with a Capt Bruce Packer in a Goose......wrote in to See Bee Air as a 12 year old saying I was interested in planes, not only did he show me around Mechanics Bay base but took me on a 45 min flight around the gulf....a true gentleman.
Also have an autographed copy of 'A Shower of Spray and We're Away.
Thanks for looking.
Cheers
Phil






Robins Supercity
Side note, first flight was in a Widgeon with Mr Ladd as an 8 year old, second flight was with a Capt Bruce Packer in a Goose......wrote in to See Bee Air as a 12 year old saying I was interested in planes, not only did he show me around Mechanics Bay base but took me on a 45 min flight around the gulf....a true gentleman.
Also have an autographed copy of 'A Shower of Spray and We're Away.
Thanks for looking.
Cheers
Phil






Robins Supercity