Capt Eric Brown - RIP

[mgmark]

Capt Eric 'Winkle' Brown RN died aged 97 today - one of the world's greatest of aviation greats, covering stringbag biplanes to jets - over 2400 carrier landings and 487 different aircraft types in his log book.

Naval pilot and test pilot extraordinaire, an inspiration to many and a gentleman in the true sense of the word - fly high and with a good tailwind. Glass raised and RIP.

MG Mark

[Rhino]

Sad news. A remarkable man, fantastic autobiography.

[aricus654]

Very sad news. Indeed an extraordinary man.

You can see the BBC's documentary about his life here...

http://youtu.be/LEe5ul37Q7g

I will raise my glass to him.

Aricus

[Lord Steve]

A remarkable man and an inspiration to us all.