Bob Hoover
10-25-2016, 08:21 AM
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Bob Hoover
I wish I could have met the man. I love watching his videos. Truly a man among boys.
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Bob Hoover, one of history?s greatest pilots, dead at 94 | NewsCut | Minnesota Public Radio News
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Bob Hoover, one of history?s greatest pilots, dead at 94 | NewsCut | Minnesota Public Radio News
10-26-2016, 06:45 AM
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I saw him at multiple airshows in the 70's , 80's and 90's. His shrike commander routine was amazing. He would always chat and pose for pictures with you at his booth where he sold his books. His autobiography is a very good read. He was screwed by the FAA when some inspector thought he was acting strange and they suspended his medical certificate. One of the best pilots ever! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7R7jZmliGc
10-28-2016, 06:12 AM
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10-28-2016, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Hank Kingsley
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uhkmY3rELeY
Note that everything after about 6:30 on the tape is done with both engines shut down including the loop and landing!
Last edited by sailingfun; 10-28-2016 at 06:25 AM.
10-28-2016, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by block30
Just wanted to pay my respects to a legend and hero.
I saw him fly multiple airshows in the 60's, 70's, and 80's. I still have his autograph on airshow program from the 70's. Saw both the Shrike and P51 performances.
My all time favorite video was the one where he poured tea into a glass while doing a roll. His autobiography "Forever Flying" is a good read.
10-28-2016, 12:03 PM
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One of my friend's dad was in a POW camp with Bob Hoover. Mr. Cecil told us a good story before he passed about Bob. Bob liked to get a blade of grass from the prison yard and sneak it in at night. When all the prisoners were supposed to lay down and sleep, he'd put the blade of grass between his thumbs and squeal like a wounded rabbit. Said it ****ed the German guards to no end as their guard dogs would bark incessantly even after beating the crap out of them. 
RIP Mr Hoover!
RIP Mr Hoover!
10-28-2016, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 53x11
One of my friend's dad was in a POW camp with Bob Hoover. Mr. Cecil told us a good story before he passed about Bob. Bob liked to get a blade of grass from the prison yard and sneak it in at night. When all the prisoners were supposed to lay down and sleep, he'd put the blade of grass between his thumbs and squeal like a wounded rabbit. Said it ****ed the German guards to no end as their guard dogs would bark incessantly even after beating the crap out of them.
RIP Mr Hoover!
RIP Mr Hoover!
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