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 founding member and long-time pilot of the AeroShell Aerobatic Team (and its predecessor), has retired after over 25 years.
- McNeely's extensive career includes over 26,000 flight hours, with his final performance flying T-6 Texans at the Stuart Air Show.
- Shell Aviation acknowledged McNeely's significant contributions to the aviation industry and his role in entertaining millions of airshow spectators.
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