The Pilots

The Caretakers of History

Since 2014, the *Class of ‘45* has electrified airshow crowds with a thrilling display of two legendary warbirds—the P-51 Mustang and F4U-4 Corsair. Witnessing Scott "Scooter" Yoak tear through the skies in his gleaming P-51 Mustang, *QuickSilver*, is awe-inspiring on its own. But when Jim "Torc" Tobul joins him, gracefully commanding the *Korean War Hero* Corsair, the spectacle becomes truly unforgettable. The synergy between these iconic planes and their expert pilots delivers a performance far beyond what either could achieve solo. As the nation’s only Mustang-Corsair formation team, Jim and Scott created this breathtaking act to honor the brave airmen and ground crews who once flew and cared for these mighty fighters. With both aircraft built in 1945, their tribute fittingly carries the name “Class of '45”—a salute to the enduring legacy of American aviation heroes.

Jim "TORC" Tobul Scott "Scooter" Yoak

Jim "Torc" Tobul

Jim Tobul is the man behind the stick in the F4U Corsair “Korean War Hero,” but rather than the owner, he considers himself more the caretaker of this beautiful warbird and her storied history. An avid pilot for over 40 years, Jim takes great pride in carrying the legacy of the veteran Corsair to airshows all over North America. He lives in Jackson, WY. Jim began flying at the age of 9 years old flying his dad’s Stinson 108 and acquired his pilot’s license in the mid ‘70’s. His dad purchased a 1943 North American SNJ-4 in 1980 and Jim started to fly that plane in 1981. Since that time, Jim has flown many different Warbirds such as the B-25, T-28, L-5, B-17, P-51, F-18 Super Hornet, PBY-5 and others. Currently, Jim flies his Mitsubishi MU-2 Solitaire all over the US and has flown this type since 1987.