Wings on My Sleeve

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The fascinating autobiography of one of the world’s greatest test pilots

By Captain Eric Brown

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Wings on My Sleeve is Captain Eric Brown's compelling autobiography, detailing his extraordinary career as a test pilot. Regarded as one of the most accomplished aviators in history, Brown recounts his experiences flying an extensive variety of aircraft, from the early days of aviation to more advanced jets. His memoir captures the adventurous spirit and technical mastery required to push the boundaries of aerospace innovation.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This memoir may appeal to you if you have a fascination with aviation history and personal tales of bravery. You'll likely enjoy this book if you're captivated by the adventures and experiences of one of the most accomplished test pilots, delving into his remarkable career, which includes piloting numerous types of aircraft and facing thrilling challenges.

Wings on My Sleeve

The autobiography of one of the greatest pilots in history

No other man alive today can claim to have interviewed the top Nazis, flown their jet aircraft or tested so many experimental machines Paperback published to coincide with the start of the summer air show season Eric Brown is in the Guinness Book of Records for having flown more aircraft types (487) than any other pilot in the world. His record is unlikely to be broken, ever. Eric Brown is the most decorated Fleet Air Arm pilot. His British decorations are: MBE, OBE, CBE, DSC, AFC, KCVSA At the age of 88 the author still lectures on his remarkable career

Description

Eric Brown was on a University of Edinburgh exchange course in Germany in 1939, and the first he knew of the war was when the Gestapo came to arrest him. They released him, not realising he was a pilot in the RAF volunteer reserve, and the rest is history.

Eric Brown joined the Fleet Air Arm and went on to become the greatest test pilot in history, flying more different aircraft types than anyone else. He is the only man alive who has flown every major (and most minor) combat aircraft of the Second World War as well as the early jets.

Speaking perfect German, he went to Germany in 1945 to test the Nazi jets, interviewing, among others, Hermann Goering and Hanna Reitsch. He flew the suicidally dangerous Me 163 rocket plane and tested the first British jets. He would have been the first man to break the sound barrier, except that the British government cancelled the programme and gave the technology to America.

He is a living legend among aviation enthusiasts.

Wings on My Sleeve captures the extraordinary life of Captain Eric Brown, offering readers an exhilarating journey through the history of aviation and Eric's unparalleled achievements as a test pilot.

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Wings on My Sleeve by Captain Eric Brown is praised as an inspiring account of the life of the greatest test pilot, with his story rivaling that of fictional heroes. Critics find the book's anecdotes and insights utterly fascinating, making it essential reading for aviation enthusiasts. It's described as a captivating and well-illustrated memoir that stands out for its rich detail and storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753822098

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Illustration: 120

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 277g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Now 88, Captain Brown CBE, OBE, MBE, DSC, AFC, KCVSA became a test pilot during the Second World War and commanded the RAE Aerodynamics Flight at Farnborough. He played a key role in the design of an entire generation of aircraft.