Neville Duke

About

Decorated World War II fighter pilot and test pilot who rose to celebrity status in England.

Before Fame

He set a world record for air speed when his Hunter WB188 flew at 727.63 miles per hour in 1953.

Trivia

He lost his good friend and fellow test pilot, John Derry, during a demonstration flight gone awry.

Family Life

He was married for sixty years to his wife, Gwen.

Associated With

Alex Henshaw was another renowned British aviator.