Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown

Oneputt replied on 22/02/2016 08:03

Posted on 22/02/2016 08:03

Eric Brown one of the highest decorated Navy flyers has died at the age of 97.  Served with distinction in WW2, was the first person to land a jet on to an aircraft carrier, made over 2000 deck landings and a test pilot for many years.  RIP

Merve replied on 25/02/2016 15:01

Posted on 25/02/2016 15:01

What a Guy! Life lived to more than full I'd say. He seemed to poke death in the eye on several occasions. Thank God for men like him! RIP Cap'n Brown.

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