Zura was well known over here before he emigrated to Canada, according to my Dad, who was at Farnborough during the late 40s/early 50s. He was famous as a test pilot in an era when TPs were household names and national heroes. But he was also known for his display flying and perhaps best known for his amazing 'cartwheel manoeuvre' - which he demonstrated in Gloster's private venture 'Reaper' (a kind of fighter bomber Meteor 8) and a variety of other aircraft. He may have done it first in a Hornet.
He was also a true gent and a great bloke, I'm told.