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Eric 'Winkle' Brown: Celebrated British pilot dies, aged 97


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What a life. RIP

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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

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RIP

 

Saddened by the news.

 

I really admired him!

 

"Wings of the Luftwaffe" one of my favourite WWII books

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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

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