tkm_dave Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 Documentary about Britain's greatest ever pilot. Humble man the likes of which may never be seen again, absolute inspiration! BBC2 7pm Friday, now! 1 Quote
John K Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 They don't make em like him any more and mores the pity. I read of his passing and toasted him on his way. Apparently if he had surrendered his British citizenship he might have made the Apollo program. But he wasn't the sort to have even considered that. Will deffo catch this on iPlayer Quote
Stuart Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 Great programme, wonderful man. RIP Winkle Quote
Rab (bombero) Reid Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 That was an absolutely incredible story - what a life, what a man! Quote
pistonbroke Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 Enjoyed the documentary but far too much stuff about his achievements were glossed over . not a patch on his book ,a must read ! 2 Quote
John K Posted February 28, 2016 Posted February 28, 2016 Just watched it... Loved it, will have to read the book. And on the tussle between us and the yanks to do the first jet onto a carrier landing... "He didn't get the order to abort"... Yeah, sure he didn't Thanks to Dave for the shout out on this or I might have missed it - keep em coming..! Quote
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