US Airshow tragedy

[stiknruda]

Just had a phone call from a friend in the States telling me of a mid-air.

Apparently the Masters of Disaster airshow team lost two biplanes and two pilots at Moose Jaw Airshow this w/e. The team comprises of Jim LeRoy, Bobby Younkin and Jimmy Franklin.

I undestand that leRoy landed but Younkin and Franklin perished.

Younkin was a well respected home builder/restorer and Franklin is "famous" for his jet powered Waco - which I believe was destroyed on impact.

Terrible tragedy witnessed by a crowd of over 20 000.


Stik

[treadigraph]

Bobby Younkin also performed aerobatic routines in a Learjet 23 and Beech 18 - a remarkable performer. He was flying the well known Steve Wolfe super-sized Pitts "Samson".

A very sad end to a terrible week.

[IanSeager]

Saw Younkin display a Decathlon at Sun 'n Fun this year, almost signed up for one as a result! Amazing display.

Ian