Tuesday, 26 July 2016

CaitlinWebb published Hundreds attend service for 'greatest test pilot in history'

Hundreds of people watched a spectacular flypast which paid tribute to the "greatest test pilot in history". Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown, from Herons Close in Copthorne, died at East Surrey Hospital after a short illness on February 21, aged 97. The former Royal Navy officer flew more types of aircraft - 487, including captured German planes - than anyone in history. The flypast and accompanying ceremony was held at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset and featured more than 40...

Hundreds attend service for 'greatest test pilot in history'



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