Mike Lithgow
British aviator and test pilot (1920–1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael John Lithgow, OBE (30 August 1920 – 22 October 1963) was a British aviator and chief test pilot for Vickers Supermarine who became the holder of the World Absolute Air Speed Record in 1953 flying a Supermarine Swift. He died when the prototype BAC One-Eleven airliner crashed in 1963.
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Michael John "Mike" Lithgow | |
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Born | (1920-08-30)30 August 1920 |
Died | 22 October 1963(1963-10-22) (aged 43) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1939–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | OBE |
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