Hugh Wilson

1908–1990 (age 82)

Biography

Hugh Wilson test piloted cutting-edge aircraft for the Royal Air Force and later for private firms, a calm professional whose focus on detail kept prototypes aloft and the crews safe.

He was known for mentoring younger pilots and for advocating for safety, leaving behind a legacy of cool judgment that continues to comfort those who fly in his memory and now rests at Highgate.

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