A sad day for aviation
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 2:53 amA plane crashed on the runway at the Dayton Airport during an annual air show killing the pilot in front of thousands of viewers. Jim LeRoy, the pilot, died on the way to hospital.
Officials have canceled the rest of the air show at the Dayton International Airport.
"The recipient of the 2002 Art Scholl Showmanship Award and the 2003 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship, Jim LeRoy is one of only eleven performers ever to receive both of these highly prestigious honors. His entertaining flying style coupled with his dynamic personality and tireless energy has made Jim one of the most recognized performers in the history of the business. Jim is one of only a handful of full time
Officials have canceled the rest of the air show at the Dayton International Airport.
"The recipient of the 2002 Art Scholl Showmanship Award and the 2003 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship, Jim LeRoy is one of only eleven performers ever to receive both of these highly prestigious honors. His entertaining flying style coupled with his dynamic personality and tireless energy has made Jim one of the most recognized performers in the history of the business. Jim is one of only a handful of full time