Si Wilson
@siwilson_flying
ex-Royal Navy Historic Flight Swordfish Pilot and Civil Display Pilot
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09-11-2015 14:19:25
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On this day in 1933, a Westland Wapiti and a Wallace, powered by the Bristol Pegasus, became the first to fly over Everest. A pioneering feat of aviation. I’ve been lucky to spend many hours flying behind a Pegasus in the Swordfish. Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧 Leonardo Helicopters Navy Wings
Sad to hear of the passing of Brian Shmoo Ellis - first Royal Navy pilot to destroy a jet in air combat, trainer of young Mariinefleiger pilots and CAA regulator. Great man whose passing is mourned Navy Wings Fleet Air Arm Officers Association