Mike Lithgow
Michael John "Mike" Lithgow | |
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Lithgow beside the new Vickers Supermarine 508 twin jet experimental naval fighter. 24 May 1952 | |
| Born | 30 August 1920 |
| Died | 22 October 1963 (aged 43) Chicklade, Wiltshire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | OBE |
Michael John Lithgow, OBE (30 August 1920 – 22 October 1963) was a British aviator and chief test pilot for Vickers Supermarine who became the holder of the World Absolute Air Speed Record in 1953 flying a Supermarine Swift. He died when the prototype BAC One-Eleven airliner crashed in 1963.