By: adrian_gray - 23rd January 2016 at 20:18
I’ve been meaning to read his books for years (especially after hearing the Forth Bridge story!), having ordered WOMS I was quite startled to discover how few copies are on sale at the mo – obviously their owners hang on to them!
I’ll second Wyvernfan’s view of Tim’s photo!
Adrian
By: Wyvernfan - 23rd January 2016 at 19:23
What a wonderful photo, Tim, thanks for sharing it.
Rob
By: cotteswold - 23rd January 2016 at 12:30
And good for a laugh!! What a lovely chap.
Tim
By: charliehunt - 23rd January 2016 at 05:52
Is he? I did wonder. Whilst wholly agreeing with your sentiment the OM and its cousin the CH have limited membership and until and unless a current member dies no new award can be made.
Although I think precedence irrelevant the OM follows knighthood, in fact, but being solely in the gift of the monarch, it is perceived to be a greater honour. I wouldn’t argue with that.
By: David_Kavangh - 23rd January 2016 at 01:10
He is one of those who have turned down a knighthood.
If anything he should be awarded the Order of Merit (OM) which out ranks a knighthood and is the highest award that the Queen can give, but he’s probably too modest for that too.
By: PanzerJohn - 22nd January 2016 at 20:19
Wheels are in motion towards that aim.
By: Rosevidney1 - 22nd January 2016 at 20:09
Assuming he is not among those who have declined the honour then it’s bizarre when you think of some of the dross who have been honoured.
I agree with charliehunt 100%.
By: charliehunt - 22nd January 2016 at 19:52
Assuming he is not among those who have declined the honour then it’s bizarre when you think of some of the dross who have been honoured.
By: Mr Creosote - 22nd January 2016 at 19:24
Don’t know if it’s already been mentioned elsewhere, but there’s a petition to have Winkle given a knighthood.
By: trumper - 22nd January 2016 at 18:34
Happy Birthday sir, here are some videos of him on you tube for those who haven’t heard of him. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=eric+winkle+brown
By: Scouse - 22nd January 2016 at 16:26
Funny thing is, I was just about to start a thread pointing out the Wings on My Sleeve can be had for just £3 from branches of the discount books chain The Works. I picked mine up from the Birkenhead branch today.
Just done some Googling, and they do mail order. Worth every penny – but then I’m preaching to the converted on this forum!
By: charliehunt - 22nd January 2016 at 13:27
It’s been said countless times before but bears repeating – a truly unique and remarkable man!
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