Horatio Barber

Captain Horatio Claude Barber (1875–1964) was an early British aviation pioneer and First World War flight instructor. In 1911 he flew the first cargo flight in Britain, transporting electric light bulbs from Shoreham to Hove. He was also the first person in Great Britain to gain an aeronautical degree.

For the English cricketer, see Horatio Barber (cricketer).

Horatio Claude Barber
Born1875
Croydon, London, England
Died1964 (aged 88 or 89)
Jersey, Channel Islands
Service/branchRoyal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
RankCaptain
Battles/warsWorld War I
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