Legendary pilot Bob Hoover, a world famous air show performer and former Air Force test pilot who flew captured enemy planes at Wright Field, died Tuesday, according to media reports. He was 94 years ...
Robert A. "Bob" Hoover, a World War II fighter pilot who became an aviation legend for his flying skills in testing aircraft and demonstrating their capabilities in air shows, has died at age 94.
Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Flown by R. A. "Bob" Hoover for 20 years, N500RA is the most recognized Shrike Commander in the world. Hoover began ...
Air show legend Bob Hoover is shown in 2005. Hoover, who was once stationed at Wright Field and inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 94. MIKE ULLERY/NATIONAL ...