Eric Brown (RN), RIP

[Otter]

In case you had not heard Eric Brown passed away today. He held the absolute record for both aircraft types flown (over 400) and carrier deck landings (over 2000). Clear skies Eric.

 

[Cocker]

One of the greatest pilot that ever roamed our skies. S!

 

[Redshoes51]

I see I have some reading to do...

Yes, Clear skies...

~shoes~

 

[Stearmen]

Hands down, my favorite plane that Brown test flew. Also, a very memorable flight for him!

 

[Stearmen]

As far as I can tell, Eric Brown was the only Allied pilot to fly the Messerschmitt ME163 Komet!

 

[Otter]

If anyone in the UK is interested, The Works has one of his books, Wings On My Sleeve, for only £3 at the moment.