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Tony Bevacqua: A Life of Aviation and Corvettes
Tony Bevacqua, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, had an extraordinary career as a military pilot. He piloted the U-2 “Dragon Lady” spy plane and its successor, the SR-71 “Blackbird,” flying at unprecedented altitudes of up to 85,000 feet. After retiring in 1963, he settled in Northern California and worked in real estate while advocating for Beale Air Force Base.
Once retired, Bevacqua developed a passion for Chevrolet Corvettes. While he didn’t consider himself a collector in the traditional sense, he frequently bought and sold Corvettes, never owning more than four at once. He expressed a lifelong appreciation for the car, exclaiming, “I like them all!”
One notable Corvette was a 2019 ZR1 model, which he signed and was considered a tribute by its current owner. This particular model highlights the connection between Bevacqua’s storied aviation career and his love for fast cars.
In his later years, Bevacqua humorously reminisced about how he satisfied his need for speed by watching telephone poles zip by while driving his Corvettes.
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