Memories of a World War II Hero: Captain Brown's Story

Memories of a World War II Hero: Captain Brown's Story

52 mins | Documentary, History | Jan. 1, 2014

Tells the story of probably the world's greatest pilot through an extensive and in-depth interview: Capt Eric "Winkle" Brown CBE, DSC, AFC. From his flight with WW1 German fighter ace Ernst Udet in 1936 through to commanding a squadron of Buccaneers at the height of the Cold War, we hear how "Winkle" Brown experienced the rise and fall of Nazism; how he flew the most dangerous, uncontrollable aircraft, how he cheated death countless times.

Memories of a World War II Hero: Captain Brown's Story

52 mins | Documentary, History | Jan. 1, 2014

Memories of a World War II Hero: Captain Brown's Story
Tells the story of probably the world's greatest pilot through an extensive and in-depth interview: Capt Eric "Winkle" Brown CBE, DSC, AFC. From his flight with WW1 German fighter ace Ernst Udet in 1936 through to commanding a squadron of Buccaneers at the height of the Cold War, we hear how "Winkle" Brown experienced the rise and fall of Nazism; how he flew the most dangerous, uncontrollable aircraft, how he cheated death countless times.
Producers Cineflix Productions
Original title Memories of a World War II Hero: Captain Brown's Story
Directors Simon Winchcombe
Writers Simon Winchcombe

Cast

Eric Brown

as Himself