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Hundreds Honor Life of R.A. Bob Hoover

Bob Hoover with his P-51, Ole Yeller. Courtesy EAA
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Key Takeaways:

  • An event at Clay Lacy Aviation celebrated the life and legacy of legendary military, test, and airshow pilot R. A. Bob Hoover.
  • Speakers including Harrison Ford, Clay Lacy, and Sean D. Tucker shared emotional tributes, highlighting Hoover's positive outlook, generosity in sharing aviation knowledge, and his profound impact on the lives of countless aviators.
  • The celebration concluded with a poignant fly-by of some of Hoover's favorite airplanes, culminating in a missing man formation featuring his P-51 *Ole Yeller*.
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At an event hosted at Clay Lacy Aviation’s brand new facility at the Van Nuys Airport in Van Nuys, California, a crowd of hundreds of aviation enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the life of famed military, test and airshow pilot R. A. Bob Hoover.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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