As an American, I consider Capt “Winkle” Brown something akin to a national treasure even though he is from the UK. His contributions to aviation development on both sides of the pond almost defy description. He is truly missed. Thanks for posting this and keeping this aviation icon alive in our hearts.
I was at this event. Eric Brown was guest of honour at the FAST museum's display comemorating the 1945 exhibition of captured German aircraft - many of which Brown had flown. I'm a member of IPMS Farnborough and we had been asked to provide 1/72 models of as many of the aircraft that were displayed in 1945 as possible. We built over 45 - my contributions being a Fieseler Fi103 Reichenburg and a Messerschmitt Bf110G. I ahd a long chat to Eric Brown who is a real gentleman.
It's not very often you listen to a man that is unquestionably the very best in his field of knowledge and experience. Quite remarkable to listen to his analysis.
It can't have been that creep. There is no way that he would simply give this video a thumbs down. His pathological hatred of anything and everything British is so great that he would *have* to leave one of his filthy-mouthed, dyslexic infantile comments.
My friend John McClure flew the Westland Whirlwind that Eric Brown panned. I think he would agree with it being underpowered by the Rolls-Royce "Perigrine" V12 engine. They only made about 130 of these cannon-armed fighters and they were all used up. None survive. The "small" Perigrine was a development of the RR "Kestrel" that powered the first Me. 109 if you can believe that.
Thank you for making this video available and of course to Captain Brown for being such an all round great guy. His book "Wings on My Sleeve" is an awesome read and has an appendix listing the 487 different aeroplanes he flew- and no I don't have shares in the book :)
Never getting bored listening to his interviews. He was accurate about the F-35 and the drones strikes, proof that his judjement has been always taken under serious consideration.
Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown a true legend in every sense of the word, I had the honor of meeting Eric a few times mainly at Service Day Memorials, he was always a perfect gentleman and always had time for anyone, especially those interested in military aircraft history and even to a ground-pounder like myself. Captain, may you rest in peace, your service to the nations of the UK and the world. through the work you did to help ensure greater safety in the air industry in both military and civilian aircraft will never be forgotten.
thanks for this a great man of our times. though he would not admit that,being the man he is. I look forward to see him at the FAST museum at Farnborough later this year.
I love this man!! Lol!! Could listen to him all day!! What a life he lived!! God bless him!! A true historical treasure!! A HERO?? HOPEFULLY HIS STORIES HAVE BEEN RECORDED?? I WANT TO THANK HIM FOR SHARING HIS EXPERIENCES IN THE WAR EFFORTS!!! AND ALL COMBAT VET'S!! IT MUST NOT BE EASY FOR THEM!!?? BY THEM SHARING IT HELPS TO PRESERVE AND FOR THE FUTURE GENERATIONS TO NOT FORGET WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM !!?? AND THEM GIVING UP THEIR YOUTH!!?? THAT'S WHY THEY SHOULD BE TREATED LIKE NFL PLAYERS AND THOSE HOLLYWOOD SCUM BAGS TAKE FOR GRANTED!!!?? THINK ABOUT IT PEOPLE???
I have just finished reading ‘Wings on my Sleeve’ a most excellent book of Winkles flying career.. I read it avidly all whilst hearing Eric’s voice. Remarkable man and pilot.
His respect for Udet speaks volumes and when you look at all the great pilots that have come down the pike there is a mutual respect and sameness of their talent
As an American, I consider Capt “Winkle” Brown something akin to a national treasure even though he is from the UK. His contributions to aviation development on both sides of the pond almost defy description. He is truly missed. Thanks for posting this and keeping this aviation icon alive in our hearts.
I guess he's an international treasure then.
I was at this event. Eric Brown was guest of honour at the FAST museum's display comemorating the 1945 exhibition of captured German aircraft - many of which Brown had flown. I'm a member of IPMS Farnborough and we had been asked to provide 1/72 models of as many of the aircraft that were displayed in 1945 as possible. We built over 45 - my contributions being a Fieseler Fi103 Reichenburg and a Messerschmitt Bf110G.
I ahd a long chat to Eric Brown who is a real gentleman.
It's not very often you listen to a man that is unquestionably the very best in his field of knowledge and experience. Quite remarkable to listen to his analysis.
A fellow Leither, astonishingly humble man who lived an extraordinary life.
RIP Eric what a legend.
A wonderful man and so sadly missed.
What a great man. Surely it should have been Lord Brown.
Should have been.
Who gave 2 thumbs down ? This guy is a legend 👍
It can't have been that creep. There is no way that he would simply give this video a thumbs down. His pathological hatred of anything and everything British is so great that he would *have* to leave one of his filthy-mouthed, dyslexic infantile comments.
Absolutely a treat to listen to. No error, one of UK's National Treasures.
First pilot to land on HMS Audacity at the time the worlds smallest aircraft carrier! Knight Eric now!
What a man and what a career-unique in every respect. 🇬🇧🇦🇺
My friend John McClure flew the Westland Whirlwind that Eric Brown panned. I think he would agree with it being underpowered by the Rolls-Royce "Perigrine" V12 engine. They only made about 130 of these cannon-armed fighters and they were all used up. None survive. The "small" Perigrine was a development of the RR "Kestrel" that powered the first Me. 109 if you can believe that.
I have just been corrected by Mr. McClure regarding the number of Whirlwinds produced. It was 114.
Marvelous and incredibly interesting interview, thank you, and many great thanks to Mr. Brown!
Thank you for making this video available and of course to Captain Brown for being such an all round great guy.
His book "Wings on My Sleeve" is an awesome read and has an appendix listing the 487 different aeroplanes he flew- and no I don't have shares in the book :)
What a man! What a pilot!
What a great man.
Excellent questions! Especially the one regarding FBW and flight automation.
We can all only hope to be as on the ball in our "bonus rounds" as this fine gentleman clearly was.
Too bad he couldn't have been granted a waiver to fly the X-15.
Never getting bored listening to his interviews. He was accurate about the F-35 and the drones strikes, proof that his judjement has been always taken under serious consideration.
What an absolute Gent.
It's too bad he didn't get an opportunity to fly the X-15. They should have let him just because of who he was.
What a privilege and an honor being able to hear this man speak about flying and WW2.. Thank you from the States.
Had he been an English cricketer or jockey we would be addressing him as Sir Eric Brown ….
in my mind he is way above a knight specially nowadays
Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown a true legend in every sense of the word, I had the honor of meeting Eric a few times mainly at Service Day Memorials, he was always a perfect gentleman and always had time for anyone, especially those interested in military aircraft history and even to a ground-pounder like myself. Captain, may you rest in peace, your service to the nations of the UK and the world. through the work you did to help ensure greater safety in the air industry in both military and civilian aircraft will never be forgotten.
a true hero and remarkable man with such a sharp memory. i will watch every video i can find with him.
You wont get the excitement you would have in my time!
Least he will not find out F-35 can't out fight an F-16 equipped with external tanks and is Mach limited due to adverse flight characteristics!
F 16s have always been like that. The trick is do blast them BVR before they get a chance.
thanks for this a great man of our times. though he would not admit that,being the man he is. I look forward to see him at the FAST museum at Farnborough later this year.
Captain Eric Brown really is worthwhile listening to. This guy knows his business, and he is also very honest about things.
I love this man!! Lol!! Could listen to him all day!! What a life he lived!! God bless him!! A true historical treasure!! A HERO?? HOPEFULLY HIS STORIES HAVE BEEN RECORDED?? I WANT TO THANK HIM FOR SHARING HIS EXPERIENCES IN THE WAR EFFORTS!!! AND ALL COMBAT VET'S!! IT MUST NOT BE EASY FOR THEM!!?? BY THEM SHARING IT HELPS TO PRESERVE AND FOR THE FUTURE GENERATIONS TO NOT FORGET WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM !!?? AND THEM GIVING UP THEIR YOUTH!!?? THAT'S WHY THEY SHOULD BE TREATED LIKE NFL PLAYERS AND THOSE HOLLYWOOD SCUM BAGS TAKE FOR GRANTED!!!?? THINK ABOUT IT PEOPLE???
I have just finished reading ‘Wings on my Sleeve’ a most excellent book of Winkles flying career.. I read it avidly all whilst hearing Eric’s voice. Remarkable man and pilot.
I found a copy in a pound shop in Glasgow. A wonderful book.
His respect for Udet speaks volumes and when you look at all the great pilots that have come down the pike there is a mutual respect and sameness of their talent
I would have loved to spend hours with his stories
Great questions
thanks peeps top stuff
Yeager and Brown should have run the X-15 project... Crossfield is a whuss !
Wow! He liked the X35
They kept squadrons of Whirlwinds in reserve to meet any invasion tanks.
gem. world heritage persona
What a man!
only a x15 wat a guy
Legend.....
True legend