Yes, another of that great generation has gone. One of my generation's childhood heroes.
BBC's
Newsnight announced his passing with in-flight pictures of the FD2 in their closing credits this evening (Thursday). His astonishing air speed record of 1132mph in 1956 represented the biggest percentage increase ever, IIRC, despite the F-100 being no slouch. A golden era in fast-jet development, and the FD2 went on to contribute to the Concorde programme.
BBC News - First 1,000 mph air speed record pilot dies