Peter Twiss
British test pilot (1921–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lionel Peter Twiss OBE, DSC & Bar (23 July 1921 – 31 August 2011) was a British test pilot who held the World Air Speed Record in 1956.
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Peter Twiss | |
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Born | (1921-07-23)23 July 1921 Lindfield, West Sussex, England |
Died | 31 August 2011(2011-08-31) (aged 90) |
Known for | Breaking the World Air Speed Record and being the first person to exceed 1,000 mph (1,600 km/h; 870 kn) in flight |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (1942) & Bar (1943) Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air (1955) Britannia Trophy (1956) Segrave Trophy (1956) Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1957) |
Aviation career | |
Full name | Lionel Peter Twiss |
Air force | Fleet Air Arm |
Battles | Second World War |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
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