Bob Hoover, myself (right) another volunteer left

April 10, 2015
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I was co host to Bob Hoover last night, 5-9-15, one of the best stick and rudder pilots of all times! Google him and be amazed at what he accomplished in his life. He attended a viewing of his biography movie shown at the Air force museum giant screen in front of 400 admirers and then proceeded to answer question that were written by the audience and presented by either myself or the other volunteer. We had a great time with him. Today 5-10-15 here at the museum was a gathering of all the F-100 misty pilots that were to meet with Bob at a private banquet later tonight. I was able to speak with many of them in the galleries while they visited the museum today. It was awesome herring there stories and what other aircraft they flew while in the US Air Force and after. Some went on to fly for airlines another was transferred to KC135 tankers during the Vietnam war and later assigned to flying Air force One the presidents personal aircraft. This was the first time I have personally meet a pilot that has flown any of the presidential aircraft. He was flown from California to here in Ohio by private jet. A friend loaned him the use of his plane so he would not have to fly commercial. They land here at Wrightpatt Air force base then limo to the museum. About five miles. Nice!