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P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west - July 2017

Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:15 pm

http://www.kshb.com/news/state/kansas/f ... son-county

I am in shock and speechless,

Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:16 pm

Just saw this on facebook....came here to seriously hope this wasn't true. Sad day.

Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:18 pm

Holy crap. RIP.

Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:21 pm

Very sad news.

Just found this report here: -

http://www.kmbc.com/article/two-killed- ... n/10313990

I assume it was 'Baby Duck' he and his passenger were flying?

Cheers

Paul

Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:24 pm

Oh No!!!!Totally shocked!!!Hella neat guy! I will miss his contributions. A very sad day. Rest in Peace Sir...

Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:35 pm

How awful. :(

Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:38 pm

Speechless...

Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:39 pm

Quite a few articles mentioning it was Baby Duck he was flying in the show yesterday and had departed the airport at 10 this morning.

Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:40 pm

Words fail me!!

Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 5:15 pm

It makes me sick hearing $hit like this.

My deepest condolences to Vlado's family and loved ones.

I am so sorry to hear this.

Andy

Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 5:17 pm

in shock

Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 5:22 pm

He wasn't just *one* of the best, he was THE best.

He was an outstanding pilot, and an even better person- incredibly knowledgeable, gracious and funny, always willing to share his views and expertise. Our world is significantly darker today without him in it.

This really hurts.

Lynn

Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 5:23 pm

For Vlado...

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We will miss you!
Steven L
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Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 5:28 pm

I think he's higher off the ground with the gear down in that takeoff picture than he was on his low passes! I was able to see his routine in Baby Duck and Moonbeam several times, his has to be the most memorable for me out of all the Mustang displays I've seen.

Re: P-51 Down, Vlado Lenoch gone west

Sun Jul 16, 2017 6:02 pm

A great guy who will be very deeply missed. Also condolences to the family and friends of the second victim.
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