A Good Test Pilot Autobiography/Memoirs Book?

[RobM77]

A friend recommended a good book written by a test pilot a while ago, but I can't remember which one it was. I want to buy my Dad such a book for Christmas - can anyone recommend a good one? I'm looking at Tony Blackman and Eric Brown at the moment.

[muppetdave]

Not read any, but having heard Eric Brown on Radio 2 yesterday and then reading his wiki I'm pretty sure his book would be a great read.

[RobM77]

I've just read the synopsis of the book and to be honest that's the end of the thread there and then!

[Eric Mc]

Wings on My Sleeve - Eric Brown

Scott Crossfield's book is also good.

[hornetrider]

Thanks for the heads up - bought!

[Zippee]

Eric Mc said:

Wings on My Sleeve - Eric Brown

Finished reading this a couple of weeks ago, very good read and what an amazing life/career that man has had...

[eharding]

RobM77 said:

A friend recommended a good book written by a test pilot a while ago, but I can't remember which one it was. I want to buy my Dad such a book for Christmas - can anyone recommend a good one? I'm looking at Tony Blackman and Eric Brown at the moment.

The Quick and the Dead - Bill Waterton

Anything by Neville Duke.

The Dangerous Skies - A.E.Clouston - air racing before the war, test flying before, during and afterwards.

[Simpo Two]

Another must-have is Alex Henshaw's 'Sigh for a Merlin'

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigh-Merlin-Spitfire-Alex-...

[RobM77]

Zippee said:

Eric Mc said:

Wings on My Sleeve - Eric Brown

Finished reading this a couple of weeks ago, very good read and what an amazing life/career that man has had...

Thanks guys - this is what I've ordered. Hopefully I can borrow it once my Dad's finished it

[Tango13]

Either of Milton O Thompsons books are well worth a read.

[RDMcG]

Yeager: an autobiography Chuck Yeager

http://www.amazon.com/Yeager-Autobiography-Chuck/d...

[MartG]

Roland Beaumont's books are also worth a read

[tr7v8]

Zippee said:

Eric Mc said:

Wings on My Sleeve - Eric Brown

Finished reading this a couple of weeks ago, very good read and what an amazing life/career that man has had...

Then follow up with Wings of the Weird & Wonderful which his individual tests of aircraft both Boscombe & Farnbrough, then his foray to Germany to fly stuff there.