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2014

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

Directed by Simon Winchcombe
There are war stories, and then there are War Stories. Captain Winkle Brown was a Zelig of the Second World War and beyond.

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.

Duration

1h

Released

June 1, 2014

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  • James Holland
  • Eric 'Winkle' Brown

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