Bob was probably the best pilot to have ever lived! He flew in the Second World War. As a P.O.W. he escaped, stole a German fighter plane and flew it to freedom. He was Chuck Yeager's wing man during many of that famous aviator's exploits including the breaking of the sound barrier.
Bob flew air shows across the continent for many, many years. He flew a brightly painted yellow P-51 Mustang though an unbelievable performance that awed everyone and inspired thousands to become pilots. His other plane was a twin engine executive plane. He would fly it down to the runway with its wheels retracted, shut both engines off and perform a series of stunning aerobatic maneuvers!
The world is a little darker today without Bob Hoover.
Clear skies Bob!
We'll miss you!
