Winkle
The Extraordinary Life of Britain’s Greatest Pilot
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Narrated by:
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Steve John Shepherd
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Paul Beaver
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Written by:
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Paul Beaver
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The daring life story and astonishing adventures of Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown - Britain's greatest-ever pilot.
Small in stature but immense in reputation and talent, there was more to Eric 'Winkle' Brown than met the eye.
The pilot who set the standard for Britain's golden age of aviation, Winkle cemented his worldwide fame with incredible skill, extraordinary daring - and nerves of steel when things went wrong. From shooting down Luftwaffe bombers from the deck of a carrier in the Battle of the Atlantic and narrowly escaping death when his ship was torpedoed, to accumulating a never-to-be repeated litany of world records and firsts as a test pilot, his unparalleled flying career saw him take the controls of over four hundred different kinds of aircraft - more than any other pilot in history.
A rival to Chuck Yeager and hero to Neil Armstrong, by the time of his appearance on Desert Island Disc's 1000th episode Winkle had become a legend in his own lifetime, and by his death, a national treasure.
But despite his enormous fame, there have always been mysteries at the heart of Winkle's story. To truly understand this fascinating but secretive man is to grapple with questions that have intrigued and confounded biographers throughout his extraordinary life.
Drawing on previously unseen documents and unfettered access to Winkle's own personal archive Paul Beaver records a life with more twists and turns than a Battle of Britain dogfight - which was, of course, something Winkle had taken part in himself - uncovering the complex and enigmatic man behind the legend - the real story of Britain's greatest pilot.
A story Winkle insisted could only be told after his death . . .
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- 2023-07-15
An Amazing Life Recounted!
A must read for anyone interested in the history of aviation. I was glad to see this man's story told! The author is clearly an admirer of Brown's, but he does not shy away from relating criticism that Brown had accumulated over the years.
The narration is clear and concise, and was able to hold my interest, even through the technical jargon.
The author was able to condense a 97-year life into a compelling narrative that highlights the many achievements - and some costly mistakes - of this highly decorated pilot.
I highly recommend this audio book!
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