Eric "winkle" Brown dies 97.

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#1 Post by **1066** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:36 pm

I've just heard that Eric "Winkle" Brown had died, aged 97. This chap has never received the recognition he deserves, a truly great test pilot and an amazing career.

He holds the record (by a mile) for the most aircraft carrier landing at well over 2,000 and the record for the most different types of planes flown at 450ish.

If you're interested in flying then I would highly recommend his story "Wings on my sleeve"
Where are guys of this calibre now?

Jenks · #2 Post by **Jenks** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:53 pm

Amazing chap. Obituary here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituar ... tuary.html

He talks about his career in this documentary: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=er ... FORM=VIRE1

Jenks.

#3 Post by **dodgyrog** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:18 pm

This man had been there and done it all. Absolutely fearless and very intelligent to boot. May he rest in peace.

#4 Post by **ovenpaa** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:33 pm

An absolute legend and a good innings as well.

RIP

#5 Post by **Alpha1** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:24 pm

#6 Post by **1066** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 5:54 pm

Some interesting lots coming up for sale next week.

https://denhams.com/antique-auction/jul ... own?page=2

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