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Eric 'Winkle' Brown: Celebrated British pilot dies, aged 97
« on: February 23, 2016, 04:56:19 PM »
Eric 'Winkle' Brown: Celebrated British pilot dies, aged 97
21 February 2016


Eric "Winkle" Brown was given the nickname "periwinkle" because of his diminutive height


The Royal Navy's most decorated pilot, Capt Eric "Winkle" Brown, has died at the age of 97.

Capt Brown also held the world record for flying the greatest number of different types of aircraft - 487.

During World War Two, Capt Brown, who was born in Leith in 1919, flew fighter aircraft and witnessed the liberation of Bergen Belsen concentration camp.

The pilot, who had been appointed MBE, OBE and CBE, died at East Surrey Hospital after a short illness.

A statement released by his family said: "It is with deep regret that the passing of Captain Eric Melrose Brown CBE DSC AFC is announced.

"Eric was the most decorated pilot of the Fleet Air Arm in which service he was universally known as 'Winkle' on account of his diminutive stature.

"He also held three absolute Guinness World Records, including for the number of aircraft carrier deck landings and types of aeroplane flown."

Full story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-35626854

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