British Helicopter Association Eric Brown Award

I am honoured to have been awarded the BHA 2025 Eric Brown Award.
 
The ‘Eric Brown Award’ was established by the British Helicopter Advisory Board (the former name of the BHA) Council of Management in recognition of the outstanding service given by the late Captain E.M. Brown CBE, DSC, AFC, MA, FRAeS, RN (Ret’d) to the helicopter industry while he was Chief Executive of the BHAB from 1968 until 1987. The award is made annually to a person who has made a significant contribution to the industry.
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Captain Eric “Winkle” Brown was a legendary test pilot who flew 487 types of aircraft, and held the record for the most carrier take-offs (2,271) and landings (2,407). His autobiography, called “Wings on my Sleeve”, is a fascinating read (ISBN 978-0-7538-2209-8). There are also a series of interviews he gave in later life available on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3UP9d2D9_Q