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Wings on My Sleeve
- Narrated by: Cameron Stewart
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
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Summary
'When you read through his life story, it makes James Bond seem like a bit of a slacker'
Kirsty Young, Desert Island Discs
'The greatest test pilot who ever lived. A true inspiration'
Tim Peake, astronaut and former regular British Army Air Corps officer
'The stories beggar belief'
Guardian
'Fascinating reading . . . His amazing life story is quite literally "stranger than fiction"'
Today's Pilot
In 1939, Eric Brown was on a University of Edinburgh exchange course in Germany, 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 be the greatest test pilot in history, flying more different aircraft types than anyone else.
During his lifetime he made a record-breaking 2,407 aircraft carrier landings and survived eleven plane crashes. One of Britain's few German-speaking airmen, 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.
Wings on My Sleeve is 'Winkle' Brown's incredible story.
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- DFB
- 24-07-16
An exceptional story
The story of an incredible man that covers a vast range of aviation situations and aircraft types. I can never understand why Winkle Brown is not better known for his record breaking achievements.
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- Matt Simpson
- 24-11-18
This excellent memoir is his only underachiement.
Spectacular in his place in time ,a flight introduction with Udet in pre ww2 Germany.The low health and safety of the birth of the jet age . His obvious gifts as a naturally outstanding pilot the book leaves a nagging doubt ,that with better advise and a little teasing in interview, you could be reading an absolute barn stormer.
The remarkable achievements of this man in aviation are beyond comparison by a clear distance.... worth the price to hear his opinions on virtually all the machines flown in ww2 by all sides.
Just can't help thinking there was so much more in entertainment to winkle out of the Winkle.
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- Mr. Sd Peak
- 13-10-17
Stunning book!
Its a shame I never got to meet the guy for real, what an amazing man, amazing talent and amazing life!
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- Anonymous User
- 04-04-18
Brilliant!
Absolutely fantastic story, I couldnt stop listening to this. Anybody who has an interest in aviation will be bowled over at the shear experience 'Winkle' accrued, the types from all countries and the 'firsts' that he completed is mind boggling. An awesome life lived by an outstanding character.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-11-21
fantastic life
A very remarkable man with a high-flying story. captivating for any aviation fan. Read exceptionally well.
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- M A.
- 20-07-16
Amazing book
I can whole heartedly recommend this book to anyone with a passing interest in aviation. As a serving fast jet pilot I had the honour of meeting the author and this book barely scratches the surface of his amazing life but to do justice to his career would require volume after volume. The only failing of the book is that it leaves you wanting more info on one of the true greats in the field.
The audio and performance is spot on.
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- Stephen Joseph Magee
- 20-11-16
Thrilling read.
I never expected that a tests pilot's story would be so fascinating. Must read for anyone interested in military aviation.
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- Jay Grady
- 02-07-16
A great read!
I found this a real turner. The story of a truly unique flying career, never to be repeated.
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- Mark Jason Clayton
- 25-06-19
One of the best aviation bio's ever written.
One of the best aviation bio's ever written. A must read for any aviation enthusiast.
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- PhilChurch
- 09-07-18
The story of one of histories most remarkable men.
Eric Brown is quite simply one of the most remarkable men in history, if Hollywood made his life into a film those who didn't know his story would think it a little far fetched.
Starting out flying rag and tube biplanes and finishing up on Mach 2 interceptors, plus just about every incremental change in between. Numerous aviation firsts and world records unlikely to be broken, this is the story of a truly great man who lived a full life and made a real difference.
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