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Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 4:36 pm
by 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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Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 4:51 pm
by 21zebra
A truly great aviator, and his books were also an excellent read.

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 4:58 pm
by 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.

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 5:08 pm
by 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

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 5:25 pm
by Bushpilot
An amazing pilot and a great man. Rest in peace.

Julian Tice

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 5:30 pm
by 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 :(

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 5:50 pm
by 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.

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 6:43 pm
by lardyboy999
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-35626854

On the BBC News website.

RIP, Sir.

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:00 pm
by 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!!!!!!!

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:11 pm
by 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 :(

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:39 pm
by 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

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:41 pm
by Blackcat1
Just booked flying legends yesterday and was hoping he may be there! Cant believe the next day he has gone! RIP

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:12 pm
by The Phantom
Very sad news :'(

What a great man and a true gentleman.

RIP Sir

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:15 pm
by JONLITE06
Have only just finished reading his book Wings On My Sleeve! An absolute hero on the true sense of the word!!!

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:45 pm
by 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.

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:50 pm
by phantommadman
Raising a glass to a proper hero and aviation royalty! Blue skies Sir

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:51 pm
by Blackcat1
Just started reading wings on my sleeve too! RIP

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:16 pm
by mark.alan.barnes
A real pioneer. Truly exceptional pilot and person. The World has lost a shining light in aviation and humanity.

RIP

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:37 pm
by 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

Re: Captain Eric Brown Aviator

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 11:22 pm
by 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