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Hugh Wilson.
Royal Air Force test pilot and world airspeed record holder (1908-1990)
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About Hugh Wilson
Hugh Joseph Wilson known as, 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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- Born
- May 28, 1908
- Died
- September 5, 1990