Anyone heard of this test pilot?
 

I may be asking a dumb question here, but has anyone heard of a test pilot by the name of Commander William Benson? He apparently flew the Gloster Meteor as well as the German jet types - at least the Me 262 and He 162.

His rank being Commander suggests a naval connection and though I am led to believe there was a connection with Farnborough and Brize Norton, he may, of course, be/have been American.

I have checked a number of heavyweight books and his name is not listed.

If any one can give me any information on this pilot, I would be most grateful.

Many thanks.

Robert Forsyth

Re: Anyone heard of this test pilot?
 

Commander William Benson

The following links may be of help

http://www.aviation-history.com/garb..._162-40_f.html

http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/sto...62-a-3234.html

http://www.lietadla.com/lietadla/nemecke/he-162.htm

http://www.alternatehistory.com/disc....php?p=1699816

http://panzernet.net/php/index.php?topic=937.0

http://www.ww2f.com/what-if/29094-vo...s-earlier.html


Kind regards


Ross