There are and have been many exceptional pilots in the world. And a majority of those are unsung heroes. One who deserves more celebrity than he received while still on this earth is Albert “Jay” Shower Jr. who passed away over the weekend.
Multifaceted Navy and GA Pilot, Albert “Jay” Shower, Flies West
Key Takeaways:
- Albert "Jay" Shower Jr. was an exceptional pilot whose aviation career spanned over 70 years, including service as a Navy pilot from 1961-1983 and 137 combat missions in the Vietnam War.
- Post-Navy, Shower continued an extensive civilian flying career, circumnavigating the globe, working as a ferry pilot, and accumulating over 18,000 flight hours.
- His numerous achievements include winning the Gold Medal at the 1995 Phoenix 500 Air Races and receiving the 2009 FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for his contributions to aviation.
- Beyond flying, Shower was also a certified airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic with inspector authorization and a flight instructor.
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