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13th November 2008, 16:53
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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 
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13th June 2009, 15:04
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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
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