"Dallas" wrote in message
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I went to an airshow south of Dallas during the last half of the
1970's....
I'm guessing 1978.

Rockwell International sponsored a flight display with both a P-51 and a
Commander. I remember being astounded that a business twin could perform
like that.

So, did I get to see the great Bob Hoover?

More likely than not. The Commander was basically his trademark, second
only to the straw hat.

I met a P-38 vet a few years ago who wore a straw hat. Somebody mentioned
it and his wife said "He only wears it because Bob Hoover does" to which he
grinned and replied "You're damned right."

-c