Vale James ''Gerry'' Gerrand, the inventor of the DME

[markis10]

Seems like a very clever Australian we have lost, and one that came up with what was a critical part of aircraft navigation equipment in times before GPS and satellites:

James Gerrand

 

[drron]

He would have worked with my father on the Tullamarine project.

 

[joyvee]

l appreciate the fact that he worked to support developing nations as well as here and later with the UN. Interesting that he was such a humanitarian, working tirelessly and advocating for others. A great role model for others to emulate. JoyV

 

[Sprucegoose]

Yes a very interesting bloke and apparently a life well lived.