Shortly after Harris ' jump , two Dayton newspaper reporters suggested the creation of the Caterpillar Club for successful parachute jumps from disabled aircraft .
Another life - saving jump was made at McCook Field by test pilot Lt. Harold H. Harris on October 20 , 1922 .
Shortly after test pilot ' jump , two Dayton newspaper reporters suggested the creation of the Caterpillar Club for successful parachute jumps from disabled aircraft .
Another life - saving jump was made at McCook Field by test pilot Lt. Harold H. Harris on October 20 , 1922 .