Hugh Wilson (RAF officer)
Royal Air Force test pilot and world airspeed record holder (1908–1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hugh Joseph Wilson CBE AFC* known as (28 May 1908 – 5 September 1990), nicknamed "Willie", was a senior Royal Air Force officer. He served as the RAF's main chief test pilot for captured enemy aircraft in World War II and in November 1945 was the first man to exceed 600 miles per hour (970 km/h), flying a Gloster Meteor jet fighter.
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Nickname(s) | Willie |
Born | (1908-05-28)28 May 1908 Islington, London |
Died | 5 September 1990(1990-09-05) (aged 82) Westminster, London |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1929–1948 |
Rank | Group Captain |
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Battles/wars | World War II |
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