KTVK's Bruce Haffner flys the back seat with the Blue Angels

Here is the news clip that KTVK 3-TV's Bruce Haffner did from the back Seat with Lt. Cmdr. Kevin 'Kojak' Davis the US Navy Blue Angels.

In memory of Lieutenant Commander Kevin 'Kojak' Davis, June 10th, 1974 - April 21st, 2007, Killed while preforming an airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC.

And in memory of photojournalist Jim Cox on NewsChopper3, killed on July 27th 2007 while filming a police chase in a mid air collision with Chopper15 from KNXV in downtown Phoenix. Also killed in the crash were NewsChopper3's backup pilot Scott Bowerbank and KNXV Chopper15 Pilot Craig Smith and photojournalist Rick Krolack.

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Entertainment

Tags:

• Blue
• Angels
• KTVK
• flying
• Kevin
• 'Kojak'
• Davis

[dwarfcar76]

There is even more sadness in this than even realized. Cojack is the same Blue Angel that was killed in an Air Show accident. I hope they all are in Heaven flying like angels.

[BlankVideoReg]

There is a memorial note in the file description about Kojak as well. I had checked with Bruce if he minded the note after I learned of Kojak's death. He was pleased that I had added it ans I am sure he is pleased that I added the momorial note for Jim Cox as well. Jim Cox was a good friend of Bruce and I know he misses him terribly.

[kingair81r]

I can't wait to see Bruce in the air again.

[BlankVideoReg]

I hope it will be soon, but will understand if it takes him some time. Plus I am not sure how many hours the station will want to put on the backup helicopter either. It is a TwinStar which is more expensive toflay than an AStar is. The backup didn't have the radio setup either, but I will help Bruce as much as he needs getting the scanners setup the way he wants when the new bird is delivered.

[BlankVideoReg]

No, Ch 3, Ch5 & Ch12 share the same chopper. Ch10 & Ch15 each have their own choppers.

[f4cphantom2]

How can I become a photographer for a news station ??

I live in AZ & the tragic events on the 27th were inspiring as silly as that may sound.... I'm really good with a camera.. Any info would be great....

[kingair81r]

Commander Davis was killed in April during an airshow how ironic fate is.

[kingair81r]

God's speed and strong tailwinds Scott and Jim

[khaosperformance]

jim cox you will be missed, as well as scott bowerbank your still the best at what you do god bless

[BlankVideoReg]

Yes, that is Jim in the back of the helicopter doing what he loved to do. HE WILL BE MISSED.