Cyril Uwins
Cyril Frank Uwins OBE, AFC, FRAeS (1896–1972) was a British test pilot who worked for Bristol Aeroplane Company, where he made the first flight of 58 types of aircraft. On 16 September 1932 he broke the world aeroplane height record by climbing to 43,976 ft (13,404 m) (nearly 8+1⁄2 miles). He eventually became the Deputy Chairman of Bristol Aircraft. He was also Chairman of the Society of British Aircraft Manufacturer between 1956 and 1958, and he was awarded the Royal Aeronautical Society silver medal for aeronautics.
Cyril Uwins | |
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| Born | Cyril Frank Uwins 2 August 1896 South Norwood, England |
| Died | 11 September 1972 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Test pilot |
| Awards | Air Force Cross Order of the British Empire |
| Aviation career | |
| Rank | Flight lieutenant |
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