Eric Winkle Brown's Aircraft Memories
39 videos • 5,928 views • by DroneScapes Eric Winkle Brown was a man who lived a life full of adventure and accomplishment. Born in 1918, he grew up in a small town in England and always had a fascination with airplanes. He would often spend hours building model planes and reading books about aviation. After completing his education, Eric joined the Royal Air Force and quickly proved himself to be a skilled pilot. He was soon promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader and was given command of his own squadron. During World War II, Eric flew countless missions and was decorated for his bravery. He was also shot down several times, but managed to survive each time and return to the fight. After the war, Eric decided to leave the military and pursue a career in civilian aviation. He became a test pilot for several major aircraft manufacturers and set several world records for speed and altitude. Throughout his life, Eric was also a talented author and wrote several books about his experiences as a pilot. He was also a sought-after speaker and gave many lectures on aviation and leadership. Eric Winkle Brown passed away in 2016, but his legacy lives on as a true aviation legend. His contributions to the field of aviation, as well as his leadership and courage, will always be remembered. Eric Winkle Brown set several records throughout his career as a pilot, including: The most aircraft carrier deck landings by a pilot, at a total of 2,407 landings. The most types of aircraft flown by a single pilot, at a total of 487 different types. The most jet aircraft flown by a single pilot, at a total of 487 different types. The most helicopter types flown by a single pilot, at a total of 130 different types. The most aircraft carrier deck landings in one day, at a total of 43 landings. The most aircraft carrier deck landings in one week, at a total of 126 landings. The most aircraft carrier deck landings in one year, at a total of 1,200 landings. The most aircraft carrier deck landings in a career, at a total of 2,407 landings. Please note that some of these records were valid during knowledge cut off date and may have been broken by other pilots later.