Captain Eric "Vinkle" Brown, Captain of the Clouds, Test Pilot a Biography
Overview
Background information on the flying life of the world's premiere test pilot. From his escapades in pre-war Germany to flying the Me 163 Komet this illustrated booklet is a mine of information. Explains his involvement with the invention of the Steam Catapult for aircraft carriers and its success in the US Navy.
There is a rare drawing of the steam catapult included. The book also includes valuable references to articles and books he published. His lecture on Carrier Aviation to the United States Navy is included supported with rare illustrations.
Over 50 pages A5 format with numerous black and white pictures including HMS Perseus and HMS Rocket out of Londonderry. There are pictures of his Hoverfly flight through smoke clouds generated by a Fiesler Storch and drawings of the steam catapult and images of German aircraft such as the Dornier Jet and Focke Wulf etc. Winkle Brown flew off the carrier vessel, HMS Argus a training post he disliked and her story is here.
Into its tenth print due to popular demand, price held, highly sought after. Post Free.
Who this book is for
- Readers of Aviation Biography seeking primary-source, archival-backed research.
- Aviation historians focused on WWII (1939-1945), Postwar (1945-1960).
- Enthusiasts of Experimental Aircraft, Military Aircraft.
- Students and researchers needing citation-ready material with verifiable sourcing.
You’ll learn
- Test Pilots
- Experimental Aviation
- Aviation Safety
At a Glance
- Category: Aviation Biography
- Pages: 192
- Publication Year: 2020
- ISBN: 9780957344365
- Condition: New
- In Stock: Yes
- Price: £6.98
- Era: WWII (1939-1945), Postwar (1945-1960)
- Aircraft / Systems: Experimental Aircraft, Military Aircraft
- Geographic Focus: Britain, Europe
- Research Themes: Test Pilots, Experimental Aviation, Aviation Safety
- Sources: Biography, Personal Testimony
Scope and Coverage
Era
- WWII (1939-1945)
- Postwar (1945-1960)
Aircraft and Systems
- Experimental Aircraft
- Military Aircraft
Geographic Focus
- Britain
- Europe
Research Themes
- Test Pilots
- Experimental Aviation
- Aviation Safety
Source Types
- Biography
- Personal Testimony
Research and Sources
Source types: Biography, Personal Testimony.
Reader Reviews
Based on reviews from aviation historians, researchers, and enthusiasts
"Exceptional research and attention to detail. Essential reading for aviation historians. The archival material is outstanding."
Aviation Historian, University of Glasgow"Comprehensive coverage with rare archival material. We used this research for our aviation museum exhibition planning."
Curator, RAF Museum"Charles MacKay's work sets the standard for aviation history research. The level of detail and primary source material is outstanding."
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