Click to open image viewer. 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 ...
Shrike Makes Final Flight Airshow legend Bob Hoover has made his Shrike Commander's final flight. The Shrike had been on loan to the International Sport Aviation Museum in Lakeland, Fla., until it ...
At least 25 Aero Commanders worldwide have disintegrated in flight, another having crashed fatally in Tasmania in February 2004 when a wing separated. Flying at heavier weights increases the risk of ...