Beaver, Paul
Winkle: The Extraordinary Life of Britain's Greatest Pilot
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781405930338
- author:
- Beaver, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 3.5 x 12.9 x 12.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown's life was marked by incredible feats of bravery and skill behind the controls of over four hundred different aircraft. From shooting down Luftwaffe bombers to accumulating world records as a test pilot, his flying career was nothing short of remarkable. Yet, despite his legendary status, there have always been mysteries surrounding the man behind the myth. This biography, drawing on previously unseen documents and unfettered access to Winkle's personal archive, uncovers the complex and enigmatic individual who became a national treasure in his own lifetime.
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