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An excellent biography * PATRICK BISHOP, DAILY TELEGRAPH *
Beaver recounts the story of a man he regarded as a mentor in unshowy but fascinating detail, and restores a British hero to his rightful place * Observer *
The extraordinary story [of] a fearless pilot and decorated war hero ... epic * THE HERALD *
Eric 'Winkle' Brown may not be a household name, but he certainly should be, and this thumping great biography by Britain's leading aviation historian deserves to put that right * DAILY MAIL 'BOOK OF THE WEEK' *
Winkle Brown's astonishing adventures make for fascinating reading * Sunday Express *
Riveting ... one of those must-read books, compelling and full of incidents that leave you gasping with surprise ... an incredible story * Flyer *
An incredible life ... Brown took a secret to the grave that makes his story all the more remarkable * The Sun *

Winkle

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 08/06/2023
      ISBN13: 9780718186708, 978-0718186708
      ISBN10: 0718186702

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      An excellent biography * PATRICK BISHOP, DAILY TELEGRAPH *
      Beaver recounts the story of a man he regarded as a mentor in unshowy but fascinating detail, and restores a British hero to his rightful place * Observer *
      The extraordinary story [of] a fearless pilot and decorated war hero ... epic * THE HERALD *
      Eric 'Winkle' Brown may not be a household name, but he certainly should be, and this thumping great biography by Britain's leading aviation historian deserves to put that right * DAILY MAIL 'BOOK OF THE WEEK' *
      Winkle Brown's astonishing adventures make for fascinating reading * Sunday Express *
      Riveting ... one of those must-read books, compelling and full of incidents that leave you gasping with surprise ... an incredible story * Flyer *
      An incredible life ... Brown took a secret to the grave that makes his story all the more remarkable * The Sun *

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