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Pilots

Mills, Bob

• Race #: 49
• Aircraft Name: Reality Czech (aka "Kermit")
• Base: Reno-Stead, NV/ Hollister, CA
• Owner: Rick Vandam
• Colin Butt
• Crew: Minh Venator
• Jeff Lange
• Annelise Bennett
• Kathy Cloke
• Sponsor(s): Semper Fi Fund
• 51 Aero
• IS Racing
• Qualifying Speed: 430.819 MPH
• Race Results: 2015: 7th place, Gold Class/ 4th place, Silver Class
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Bob Mills, of Reno, Nevada is flying Reality Czech, an L-39, affectionately known as "Kermit". Bob is a B-737 Captain for Southwest Airlines, and a retired Navy Captain, with 30 years of Active Duty and Reserve service. He flew the F-14A Tomcat, was an instructor in the TA-4J Skyhawk, and served overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Bob has 39 years of flying experience, including over 19,000 hours as a military, air ambulance, corporate, and airline pilot, in 55+ varied aircraft types. He also races in the Sport Class during the Reno Air Races, competes in the Sport Air Racing League, and is a formation airshow performer.

Bob and Rocket Six/Kermit Racing are proud sponsors of the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund (www.semperfifund.org), a nonprofit organization set up to provide immediate financial support for injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Marine Corps, and post 9-11 veterans of all U.S. Armed Forces who serve in support of Marine Forces and their families.

Rocket Six/Kermit Racing also thanks IS Racing and 51 Aero for their support and sponsorship!