If you’ve been to a major airshow in the past two decades or so, chances are really good that you’ve had the pleasure of watching four rumbling T-6 Texan airplanes, dancing closely in the sky in graceful aerobatic patterns. One of the pilots who has been on the team since its inception more than 25 years ago is retiring. Gene McNeely flew his final flight with the team this weekend at the Stuart Air Show at Witham Field in Stuart, Florida.
AeroShell Team Loses Key Pilot
Key Takeaways:
- Gene McNeely, a pilot with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team since its inception over 25 years ago, has retired following his final flight at the Stuart Air Show.
- McNeely's career spans more than 26,000 flight hours, including crop dusting and air cargo, though he held a particular passion for airshow flying.
- Shell Aviation acknowledged McNeely for his decades of service representing AeroShell and bringing joy to millions of airshow spectators.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
