With Great sadness

[jknaus]

Eric Brown has passed away. Probably the greatest aviator there was.
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/world-s-greatest-aviator-eric-winkle-brown-dies-at-97-1-4035347
James

 

[moon puppy]

:salute

 

[Rhino]

Maintain Thy airspeed, lest the ground rise up and smite thee. Godspeed, Winkle. ldguy :salute
See you on the other side. :zen

 

[phantom II]

Wow, i've seen this man on shows. Very impressive .

He will be missed :salute

Christian

 

[jknaus]

I have 2 of his books. He flew more a/c types than any other. Truly a font of knowlege. A childhood hero gone.
James

 

[helios]

Talk about living a long, full life. Fair winds and following seas. :salute