Bud Francis Dead at 61
Pioneering test pilot Ralph M. (Bud) Francis has died after an extended illness at the age of 61. At the time of his death, Francis was working on the development of the Sino Swearingen SJ30-2 light business jet. He joined the airframe manufacturer as chief pilot after a 32-year career at Beech...
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