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R.I.P. Bob Hoover -- Headed West...


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Aviation Legend Bob Hoover has passed away at the age of 94...

 

http://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/simply-the-best-10490510/?no-ist

 

If you have an AC-500 or Shrike Commander, take her out for a jaunt around the Briar Patch, and think of Bob as you're flying around.

 

Alan :(

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A true loss to the aviation world!

Fare thee well, Mr. Hoover. You brought joy and a love for aviation to many people. Fair skies and light winds to you sir!

He will truly be missed, as a man with a great sense of humor, and knowledge of many subjects, as well as an amazing pilot, educator, and entertainer. Thank you to Mr. Hoover for many hours of enjoyment and amazement at his abilities. He made everything look so easy...

Certainly, a man born with wings on his back!

Pat☺

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Just finished reading the book 'Yeager". Sounds like Chuck and Bob were quite the pair. Glad I didn't have to try to keep up with those two. RIP

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Just finished reading the book 'Yeager". Sounds like Chuck and Bob were quite the pair. Glad I didn't have to try to keep up with those two. RIP

 

They were indeed. You might also enjoy Bob Hoover's book Forever Flying, his autobiography, and Bud Anderson's To Fly And Fight. Bud was another of Yeager's good friends. There's also Yeager's second book Press On.

 

Larry N.

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