Captain Eric Brown Aviator

[Queeg]

Apparently Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown has passed away, RIP sir, and my thoughts are with the family, an aviator extraordinaire.

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[21zebra]

A truly great aviator, and his books were also an excellent read.

[paulh]

Very sad, his book 'Wings on my Sleeve' is one of the best aircraft books I've read to date.

RIP Sir, an absolute Legend within Aviation History.

Paul Harvey.

[vulcanxl425]

Very sorry to hear of his death.
A truly great Test Pilot and Aviator.

Was Station Commander RNAS Fulmar (Lossiemouth) at one time.

Al

[Bushpilot]

An amazing pilot and a great man. Rest in peace.

Julian Tice

[Colin]

Saddened to hear this news. A truely Iconic figue who's Aviation exploits will surely never be surpassed.
My group Cleveland Aviation Society had the pleasure of four talks by him and not once did he refer to notes.
RIP Sir

[nickowen]

So sorry to hear this news. He had the great good fortune to be in the right place and the right time to play a unique and outstanding role in the golden age of aviation, and I suspect his test flying record will probably never be surpassed.

[lardyboy999]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-35626854

On the BBC News website.

RIP, Sir.

[Blackcat1]

Gutted to hear this but he was a good age, just started reading wings on my sleeve, an extrodinary man, 1 of my Heroes! He won't be forgotten. RIP Sir Winkle!!!!!!!

[paddyboy]

Just caught this sad news on the BBC website

Wonderful to have had a few words with him at DX last year

A true Gentleman and a true legend

Blue skies, Sir

[Gingercake]

Extremely saddened to hear this news.

I had the pleasure of meeting and helping Eric and his lovely wife Jean several times over the last few years when he carried out book signings at our stand at Duxford during the many airshows throughout the year.

It never ceased to amaze me what a crowd he always drew, they all hung off his every word including many well-known display pilots of today.

He will be sadly missed. RIP Eric.

James

[Blackcat1]

Just booked flying legends yesterday and was hoping he may be there! Cant believe the next day he has gone! RIP

[The Phantom]

Very sad news

What a great man and a true gentleman.

RIP Sir

[JONLITE06]

Have only just finished reading his book Wings On My Sleeve! An absolute hero on the true sense of the word!!!

[LM47]

A proper Gentleman with no airs and graces.
He was always happy to share his knowledge and what a vast store that was.
I never understood why he was never knighted (but I won't go political.)
RIP Sir.

[phantommadman]

Raising a glass to a proper hero and aviation royalty! Blue skies Sir

[Blackcat1]

Just started reading wings on my sleeve too! RIP

[mark.alan.barnes]

A real pioneer. Truly exceptional pilot and person. The World has lost a shining light in aviation and humanity.

RIP

[chrisov]

Fully agree with all said before. Had the privalege of meeting him at RAF Lossiemouth a few years ago.
Talked for about an hour no notes had everyone spellbound.


Chris

[Jazstrzab]

Over 400 hundred aircraft types flown
2000 plus carrier landings
R.I.P sir you are a true legend
Thoughts to all family and friends God Bless
Jazstrzab