AVweb reports that Bob Hoover has passed on, at the ripe old age of 94.

About 30 years ago, an old flying buddy came to town. "Hey," I said, "Bob Hoover's doing the airshow at Tacoma Narrows."

We went, and of course, were amazed. We met him afterwards and got him to sign our programs.

As we were walking away, my buddy said, "Hey, we should have shook hands with him!"

So we ran back. Bob gave us a quizzical look, but shook hands with us anyway.

We trotted away, laughing like kids.

Vaya con Dios, Bob Hoover.

Ron Wanttaja