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oldgrubber

8th Oct 2014 20:17

Britain's Greatest Pilot

Just watched the above mentioned programme on BBC2 and had to post to say wow!
Eric "winkle" Brown, what a life, not just as a pilot but also in general.
If you missed it watch on catch up or something, absolutely enthralling.

Cheers now

RedhillPhil

8th Oct 2014 21:27

I watched it again. The title is a misnomer, the world's greatest pilot surely?

smujsmith

8th Oct 2014 21:35

The book "Wings on my sleeve" by the man himself is absolutely riveting. I'm sure anyone who enjoyed the program would enjoy it. I'm not a book salesman BTW.

Smudge:ok:

thing

8th Oct 2014 22:58

A quite remarkable man. Born at the right time and in the right place but nontheless he took it by the horns and made the most of it. Hats off.

megan

9th Oct 2014 02:53

Not a salesman either, but there is a DVD titled "A Pilot's Story" detailing his exploits. Google title for availability.

Hempy

9th Oct 2014 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedhillPhil

I watched it again. The title is a misnomer, the world's greatest pilot surely?

On par with Bob Hoover

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