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 and highly accomplished pilot whose aviation career spanned over 70 years, encompassing distinguished military service and extensive civilian flying.
- As a Navy pilot from 1961 to 1983, he flew every jet in the inventory, completed 137 missions in the Vietnam War, and later became a ferry pilot, circumnavigating the globe.
- His remarkable achievements include winning the Gold Medal at the Phoenix 500 Air Races, accumulating over 18,000 hours of flight time, and receiving the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.
- Beyond his piloting skills, Shower was also a certified airframe and powerplant mechanic with inspector authorization, an instrument instructor, and held a Masters degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
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