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Re: Rest In Peace, Jimmi
Posted by Paul Draper on Mon Nov 04, 2002 06:33:19 PM
In reply top Rest In Peace, Jimmi posted by James Church on Mon Nov 04, 2002 05:01:42 PM
I spent alot of time talking with Jimmi at an airshow this summer, and admiring his Sabre. God Speed Jimmi Rossi, you will be missed.
Paul
: I regret to report that Jimmi Rossi was killed in the cras
: h of his Canadair F-86 Sabre this weekend, while attending
: an airshow at San Ysidro AFB, Santo Domingo, Domincan Rep
: ublic. Apparently he had suffered a flame-out, and though
: dirceted to a runway for an emergency landing, he opted to
: attempt to land in a field instead, as his return path to
: the airport was over a heavily populated area. The aircra
: ft broke apart on impact, Jimmi died a hero. No doubt his
: final, brave act saved countless lives. We'll miss you Jim
: mi, rest in peace. Jim