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| "Shooter" ![]() | Tex Hill dies at 92 It's a sad day in the annals of aviation history. Quote:
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| Senior Member | RIP Tex
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA
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| A great one has passed away. RIP!
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| IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO ![]() Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA
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| A true legend...
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| Older Than Dirt ![]() Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
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| The man was a hero in my books..... Charles
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| Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jersey Shore
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| A true American hero. TO
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx
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| Man, I'm sorry to hear that. I just bought of a replica of his P-40. (Admin, if the logo in the pic violates anything, please remove the image) |
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| "Shooter" ![]() | I have a Mahogany model of his airplane, autographed by him. It has been a treasured item for many years.
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| Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota
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| I was looking forward to meeting Tex at the Gathering of Mustangs & Legends a couple weeks ago, but he didn't make it due to illness. Rest in Peace Mr. Hill. |
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| Minister of Whoopass ![]() Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi
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| RIP Tex...
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