Straying slightly from the two winch theme, and not wanting to start a trans-atlantic pi$$ing contest, but.....
Billy Pugh didn't develop his net until 1955, and that was for crane transfers, the "Sproule Net" had already been trialled at RNAS Ford during 1954. Already previously discussed on Rotorheads, and a nice pic of a Dragonfly with the device appears on John Eacotts website.
Taking cover, awaiting incoming.
