A Tribute to a Flying Legend - Captain Eric Melrose "Winkle" Brown

Captain Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown CBE DSC AFC Royal Navy 1919-2016

One of the most celebrated and courageous aviators of all time, Captain Eric Brown was an Ambassador for the Fly Navy Heritage Trust and supported the charity’s aim to preserve and promote the Nation’s naval aviation heritage wholeheartedly. A legendary pioneer of naval carrier aviation his legacy inspires today’s pilots who will fly from the Royal Navy’s next generation of aircraft carriers. Watch this video to see his first landing of a jet on an aircraft carrier.

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By bringing together flying historic naval aircraft, people and the stories associated with flying from warships at sea, Navy Wings aims to inspire future generations and to create a focus for remembrance.
The Navy Wings Collection unites a range of owners and operators of historic Naval aircraft. This outstanding array of aircraft, when considered together, provides a unique insight into the full suite of Naval aviation achievements, from the very earliest days of flying aircraft from the water to the breathtaking technological advances that enable high-speed jets and heavy helicopters to land on the moving decks of ships at sea.