JIMMY AND KILE FRANKLIN NEXT TO THE JET WACO
Jimmy Marshall Franklin
The legendary air show pilot passed away
Sunday, July 10, 2005
in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Canada.
He was 57 years old.
The aircraft he was flying
collided with another aircraft piloted by Bobby Younkin.
Bobby Younkin was not only one of Jimmy’s closest friends,
but also one of the best pilots he had ever known.
Jimmy was born to
Oliver Gene “Zip” and Valerie Franklin
on May 16, 1948 in Lovington, New Mexico.
He learned to fly sitting on his father’s lap, and while home
alone at age 12,
snuck out and soloed himself.
Shortly after, he taught himself aerobatics
and began his 38 year air show career at age 19.
He is survived by
Kyle Franklin - Son & Wingwalker
Terry Franklin - Sister
Steven & Jana Franklin - Brother & Sister in Law
Soren Franklin - Nephew
Mariah Franklin - Neice
