Hundreds of people watched a spectacular flypast which paid tribute to a Copthorne war hero who has been hailed as the "greatest test pilot in history".
Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown, from Herons Close, died at East Surrey Hospital after a short illness on February 21, aged 97.
The former Royal Navy officer flew more types of aircraft - 487, including captured German planes - than anyone in history.
The flypast and accompanying ceremony was held at RNAS Yeovilton, in...
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