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Flown by R. A. "Bob" Hoover for 20 years, N500RA is the most recognized Shrike Commander in the world. Hoover began flying in 1937, flew 58 missions in World War II, and was an outstanding military and civilian test pilot.
- Remembering the Extraordinary Man and Pilot Robert A. “Bob ...
Robert A. “Bob” Hoover, "The Greatest Stick and Rudder Man"...
- Bob Hoover's Shrike Commander | National Air and Space Museum
Flown by R.A. "Bob" Hoover for 20 years, N500RA is the most...
- Remembering the Extraordinary Man and Pilot Robert A. “Bob ...
Hoover was best known for his civil air show career, which started when he was hired to demonstrate the capabilities of Aero Commander's Shrike Commander, a twin piston-engine business aircraft that had developed a staid reputation due to its bulky shape. Hoover showed the strength of the aircraft as he put it through rolls, loops and other ...
Mar 7, 2018 · Original footage of Bob's full performance with 2, then 1 and zero engines on while flying the Shrike Commander 500S.
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Nov 2, 2018 · Subscribed. 3.2K. 243K views 5 years ago. This promotional film by North American Rockwell shows R.A. "Bob" Hoover performing maneuvers in the Shrike Commander. The Shrike was a twin...
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Oct 25, 2016 · Robert A. “Bob” Hoover, "The Greatest Stick and Rudder Man" poses with his North American Rockwell Shrike Commander 500S, on display at the Steven Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. Robert A. Hoover has flow more than 300 types of aircraft at more than 2,500 air shows.
Oct 25, 2016 · October 25, 2016. Representing North American Aviation, Hoover first appeared on the airshow circuit in the 1950s flying a Mustang. M any will remember him for the sublime aerobatics he flew in...
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Flown by R.A. "Bob" Hoover for 20 years, N500RA is the most recognized Shrike Commander in the world. Hoover used his extensive test pilot and fighter pilot skills to become a legendary airshow pilot and brought a simple business aircraft to international attention.
