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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:

  • A celebratory event at Clay Lacy Aviation honored the life and enduring legacy of R. A. Bob Hoover, the famed military, test, and airshow pilot.
  • Hoover was remembered for his positive outlook, generous sharing of aviation knowledge, and for inspiring and empowering countless pilots, significantly contributing to their safety and success.
  • The tribute featured personal stories from numerous speakers, including Harrison Ford and Clay Lacy, and concluded with an emotional fly-by of Hoover's favorite airplanes, including his P-51 *Ole Yeller* in a missing man formation.
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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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