{"title":"Captain Eric Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the remarkable world of Captain Eric Brown, a legendary figure in aviation history, whose tales of skimming the skies will captivate any reader. As one of the most accomplished pilots of the 20th century, Brown's extraordinary life is a tapestry of daring exploits and pioneering achievements in the field of aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHighlighting his incredible career, the gripping memoir \u003cem\u003eWings on My Sleeve\u003c\/em\u003e offers a first-hand account of Brown's experiences and serves as a testament to his unparalleled expertise and determination. As a pilot who flew more different types of aircraft than anyone else in history, Brown's stories are not only adventurous but also deeply insightful, providing valuable lessons on perseverance and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of biographies and memoirs will take you on a journey through the high-flying adventures of an officer who pushed the boundaries of aviation. Ideal for anyone intrigued by history, aviation, or the enduring spirit of discovery, Captain Eric Brown's works promise to both educate and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wings-on-my-sleeve-by-captain-eric-brown-9780753822098","title":"Wings on My Sleeve","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric Brown was on a University of Edinburgh exchange course in Germany in 1939, and the first he knew of the war was when the Gestapo came to arrest him. They released him, not realising he was a pilot in the RAF volunteer reserve, and the rest is history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEric Brown joined the Fleet Air Arm and went on to become the greatest test pilot in history, flying more different aircraft types than anyone else. He is the only man alive who has flown every major (and most minor) combat aircraft of the Second World War as well as the early jets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking perfect German, he went to Germany in 1945 to test the Nazi jets, interviewing, among others, Hermann Goering and Hanna Reitsch. He flew the suicidally dangerous Me 163 rocket plane and tested the first British jets. He would have been the first man to break the sound barrier, except that the British government cancelled the programme and gave the technology to America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe is a living legend among aviation enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWings on My Sleeve\u003c\/em\u003e captures the extraordinary life of Captain Eric Brown, offering readers an exhilarating journey through the history of aviation and Eric's unparalleled achievements as a test pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847333073132,"sku":"9780753822098","price":89.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10320743482456.jpg?v=1758936597"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/captain-eric-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}