RoflSeal Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-35626854
Sabre-TLA Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 That's too bad. I remember watching a very interesting documentary about his life. As I recall he tested many different aircraft for the RAF. RIP Eric. MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates
BlackLion213 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 That man had a seriously impressive life! Both very interesting and very long, wish we could all be so lucky and accomplished. Rest in peace, -Nick
jcbak Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 What a life. RIP [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]WIN 10, i7 10700, 32GB DDR4, RTX 2080 Super, Crucial 1TB SSD, Samsung EVO 850 500GB SSD, TM Warthog with 10cm extension, TIR5, MFG Crosswind Pedals, Wheelstand Pro, LG 40" 4K TV, Razer Black Widow Ultimate KB[/size]
Aginor Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 RIP. I read his book last year and really enjoyed it. DCSW weapons cheat sheet speed cheat sheet
NeilWillis Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 2407 carrier landings and 487 different types. First twin engined carrier landing, first jet carrier landing, first tricycle undercarriage carrier landing, first jet powered flying boat. The man was a legend, and a man of integrity and charm. RIP
SAM77 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 RIP Saddened by the news. I really admired him! "Wings of the Luftwaffe" one of my favourite WWII books Spoiler Intel i7 14700F | 64GB G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB | MSI RTX 4060 Gaming X 8G | WD Black SN770 2TB | Sound Blaster Audigy RX | MSI B760 Tomahawk WIFI | Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS Flight Pack | TrackIR 5 | Windows 11 Home |
SNAFU Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 I had the great chance to see him in Germany a few years ago. A charming and humurous chap. After 2hrs lecture he even stayed another hour to answer our questions. Farewell and godspeed [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Unsere Facebook-Seite
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