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 (formerly North American Aerobatic Team) since its inception over 25 years ago, has retired.
- McNeely, who flew his final show at the Stuart Air Show, accumulated over 26,000 flight hours throughout his career, including crop dusting and air cargo.
- He joined the team in the mid-1990s and was instrumental in its formation as the AeroShell Aerobatic Team.
- Shell Aviation recognized McNeely for his decades of representing AeroShell and for his contributions to the industry, entertaining millions of airshow spectators.
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