Rudy Cruz

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Rudy Cruz

Background

Rudy Cruz is a resident of California. He was a professional car thief and became paralyzed during a high speed police pursuit.

During the events of Airwolf: Season 3 Episode 21 Tracks played by Shorty Powers

Kirk introduces Stringfellow Hawke, Caitlin O'Shannessy and Dominic to the rest of the group including Ben Foran, Charlie Callahan, Maurice Kemp, Cruz and Levitt and then they start their journey up the mountain.

As they go along the trail, they pass by Mustached Hunter who stares in astonishment as they go up the trail. They stop to have a beer and hear a gunshot in the distance. At night, Charlie and Cruz play a rendition of Moonshadow and Hawke plays a Blues version of the song. The next morning, Levitt tells Hawke and Cruz he doesn't think he will continue on, but the others try to convince him to continue. They all make it up a peak, including Levitt, and celebrate. As Callahan is giving a speech, he is shot and killed by an arrow shot by The Cat Man. They see The Cat Man and Hawke shoots at him and then realizes the radio is broken. They decide to try and escape by going back down the mountain. The Cat Man shoots Hawke in the shoulder with an arrow and he tumbles down a slope.

Kirk takes Charlie's gun and shoots at The Cat Man who runs away. Levitt is lowered down on his wheelchair and rescues Hawke who also has a broken leg from his fall. Hawke has the idea to bait The Cat Man. After Maurice sets Hawke's leg, Hawke climbs up a ridge while the others try to get down the mountain on their wheelchairs. The Cat Man starts shooting at the members with his bow and arrows and as he is about to shoot one of them, Hawke fires at him and breaks his bow. Airwolf crests above The Cat Man and he runs away. The members tackle The Cat Man and beat him. Back at base camp, Cruz takes Charlie's hat and Kirk tells him Charlie would be proud. Susan tells them all they are happy to have them back and they celebrate.