Originally Posted by
BrogulT
Why do you think the wing would not be generating any lift at 50 knots?
Yes, plus we don't know the ship and windspeed, so the actual airspeed is probably significantly higher than the groundspeed visible.
If they are moving forward, does that not make it a short landing, rather than a vertical one?
My first thoughts too, but searching online this does seem to be the accepted terminology. Mind you, all landings have a vertical component or else you'd never touch down....