一名英国博物馆荣誉二战飞行员约翰·坎宁安(John Cunningham),他是一个顶尖的王牌,他使用雷达,而不是夜视镜,来取得20场胜利。
A UK museum honors WWII pilot John Cunningham, a top ace who used radar, not night vision, to achieve 20 victories.
Hertfordshire的德哈维尔兰航空器博物馆开了一个新展览,向约翰·坎宁安致敬。 约翰·坎宁安是二战时的皇家空军飞行员,拥有20场确认的空中胜利,称为“Cats eyes Cunningham”。
The de Havilland Aircraft Museum in Hertfordshire has opened a new exhibit honoring John Cunningham, a WWII RAF pilot with 20 confirmed aerial victories known as "Cats Eyes Cunningham."
他的成功归功于秘密雷达技术,而不是夜视技术。
His success was due to secret radar tech, not night vision.
战后,他成为德哈维尔兰的首席试飞飞行员,驾驶包括德哈维尔兰吸血鬼喷气式飞机在内的关键飞机。
After the war, he became de Havilland’s chief test pilot, flying key aircraft including the de Havilland Vampire jet.
他通过并购留在公司,1980年退休,2002年去世。
He remained with the company through mergers, retiring in 1980 and passing in 2002.
新套房由他的堂兄Richard Spencer开张, 内有照片和纪念品, 庆祝他的航空遗产。
The new suite, opened by his cousin Richard Spencer, features photos and memorabilia celebrating his aviation legacy.