Britain's Greatest Pilot: The Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown

Britain's Greatest Pilot: The Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown (2014)

June 1st, 20141h 0min

Documentary
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Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown recounts his flying experiences, encounters with the Nazis and other adventures leading up to and during the Second World War. Illustrated with archive footage and Captain Brown's own photos.


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