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Maurice Wilson MC (21 April 1898 – c. 31 May 1934) was a British soldier, mystic, and aviator who is known for his ill-fated attempt to climb Mount Everest alone in 1934.
Nov 25, 2021 · May 1933 - solitary adventurer Maurice Wilson sets off from a lonely airfield in Britain. His destination, Mt Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
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Aug 21, 2018 · Learn about the remarkable tale of Maurice Wilson, who in 1933 attempted to crash-land his plane on Everest and walk to the summit with no climbing experience. Discover how he defied the British government, the mountaineering establishment and the Himalayas themselves in his quest for divine glory.
Jul 18, 2023 · Maurice Wilson, an enigmatic figure from the early 20th century, captivated the world with his audacious ambitions and unwavering determination. Born in 1898 in England, Wilson’s life was a remarkable tale of adventure, becoming known for his ill-fated attempt to crash land a plane on Mount Everest and summit it in 1934.
Dec 13, 2016 · Maurice Wilson was a British civilian who tried to fly and climb Mount Everest in 1933, despite being banned by the authorities. He disappeared on his final attempt and his story reveals the political and aviation history of the Persian Gulf.
B y his early thirties Maurice Wilson, a maverick Yorkshireman who had been injured and decorated in the First World War, considered his life adrift. After two failed marriages, several romances and travelling the world, he had lost the thread of his own story; he yearned for a plot.
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Nov 9, 2020 · On 25 April, 2018, I walked across an unremarkable piece of Belgian countryside, attempting to commune with a dead man. I was writing a book about Maurice Wilson, who in 1933 had embarked on the...
