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Winkle: The Extraordinary Life of Britain’s Greatest Pilot
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| Publisher | Penguin (18 Jan. 2024) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 400 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1405930330 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1405930338 |
| Dimensions | 12.85 x 2.08 x 19.84 cm |
by Mr. M. J. Parker
Eric “Winkle” Brown’s life is one of the most impressive and even inspiring ones that I have read in a long time. His skill and courage are worthy of the highest praise, doubly so given the circumstances. The number of times he escaped death by the skin of his teeth is frankly astonishing. Paul Beaver does an excellent job as writer, combining the technical, historical and human aspects of Captain Brown’s wartime service, and this book is an excellent tribute to one of the greatest pilots of the Second World War.
by nickedw
Having sat through one of Eric’s talks in the past, his power of recall is absolutely extraordinary. This book tell’s his whole life story, and that too, is equally extraordinary. Sadly no longer with us, but an excellent book for anyone who loves flight and flying.
by graham davies
Brilliant read about an outstanding
Naval officer. and very respected officer
in the FAA..
by Bulldog the Gunfighter (BTG)
This is a great book, but it does it expose some deep flaws in this great man, that I kind of wish I didn’t know about. Fascinating all the same, very well written and researched as well as being open ended and sympathetic about some of the extreme Walter Mitty stuff.
If you hold this man in as much regard as I do, read with caution! If you don’t know much about him already, highly recommended.
by Ultima Thule
The author has written an exhaustive study and delves deep into the psyche of a complex and fascinating man. Not afraid to expose some negative aspects of this great personality, this serves to humanise this extraordinary man and gives us a fully rounded picture with masses of interesting detail. A great read.
by Alexfab
No spoilers from me. This chap has been a hero of mine for years, living an extraordinary life of service and courage. But there was much more to ‘Winkle’, which makes this an intriguing biogrpahy. A great addition to my library. Highly recommended. BTG
by Geoff Chidzey
Fascinating story of Britains most accomplished test pilot, well worth a read
by Alexfab
Excellent book, and thoroughly enjoying it.
Unfortunately Amazon are clearly unable to deliver books without them being damaged, either in transit or during the pick / packing process.
Amazon need to spend time improving the process as 99% of the books I order are damaged upon receipt.