Robert Allan "Bobby" Younkin
Passed away at the age of 49
Sunday, July 10, 2005
in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan- Canada.

The aircraft he was flying collided with another aircraft piloted by Jimmy Franklin.

Jimmy Franklin was not only the best pilot ever in Bobby's eyes, but he was also one of Bobby's closest friends.

Bobby was born on
October 30, 1955, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
to Jim and Catherine Younkin.

He learned to fly at the age of 16. After a brief stint flying U. S. Airmail in the late 1970's,he ran a successful air charter service. He continued his love of flying by flying air shows, and eventually became Internationally known as one of the greatest pilots in the Air Show Industry.

Bobby is survived by:
Jeanie - Loving Wife
Matthew & Michelle - Son & Daughter-in-law
Amanda - Daughter
Catherine Younkin - Mother
Jim Younkin - Father
2 sisters and 3 nieces all of Fayetteville.

Jimmy Marshall Franklin
The legendary air show pilot passed away at the age of 57
Sunday, July 10, 2005
in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Canada.

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.

Jimmy is survived by
Kyle Franklin - Son & Wingwalker
Terry Franklin - Sister
Steven & Jana Franklin - Brother & Sister in Law
Soren Franklin - Nephew
Mariah Franklin - Neice