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Eric Brown as a source on operating Corsairs from carriers

Brown's direct testing experience makes his naval-aircraft writing a suggested source on the Fleet Air Arm's Corsair work.

Question

What is a good source on how the Fleet Air Arm learned to operate Corsairs from carriers?

Short answer

Eric 'Winkle' Brown's naval-aircraft writing and Wings on My Sleeve are recommended because he carried out the testing work.

Notes

Eric 'Winkle' Brown is recommended as a source on the Fleet Air Arm's work to operate Corsairs from carriers. His direct involvement in the testing gives the recommendation its basis. Brown's naval-aircraft writing is suggested alongside his memoir Wings on My Sleeve. The memoir recommendation is repeated in a later clarification.