Another great pilot passed away today: Captain Eric Melrose "Winkle" Brown CBE DSC AFC. A highly distinguished and accomplished test pilot, Fleet Air Arm combat pilot (several kills) and thoroughly likeable man; "Winkle" remained sharp to the end of his 97 years.
In tribute, I repeat Ernst Udet's salute to him from before WW2: Hals und Beinbruch!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-35626854
Tom
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Hairyspin,
Aw, damn. Thanks for letting us know, this is truly sad news. Godspeed, Eric, and may you enjoy the skies above forever.
"Rami"
"Me? I'm just a Sea of Tranquility in an Ocean of Storms, babe."
My campaign site: http://www.box.net/shared/0k1e1rz29h
My missions site: http://www.box.net/shared/ueh4kazk3v
My scenery site: http://www.box.net/shared/knb1l0ztobhs2esb14rb
That's a really sad loss, a true great!
John
(DR/ MAW/ ETO/ PTO Textures)
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