LEXINGTON, Kentucky — Tickets are now available for the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame’s 2024 Enshrinement Ceremony, which will take place Oct. 19, 2024, at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky.
The Hall of Fame honors Kentuckians who have made outstanding contributions to aviation and aerospace, and this year’s event will recognize three individuals whose achievements have shaped the industry.
Among the inductees is General Chance Saltzman, a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and the current Chief of Space Operations for the United States Space Force.
The ceremony will also recognize two other pioneers in aviation:
- Ralph G. Anderson (1923-2010): A World War II flight engineer and the founder of Belcan Corporation, Anderson’s leadership and innovation transformed the aerospace industry.
- W. Sidney Park (1899-1988): A pioneer in aerial photography, Park’s work in aerial mapping and photogrammetry set industry standards and contributed to many military and civilian projects. He was also, along with Abram H. Bowman and Robert H. Gast, instrumental in the creation of Bowman Field in Louisville in 1921.
The 2024 Aviation Achievement Award will be presented to Epic Flight Academy, a leader in aviation education and training.
Organizers note tickets for the event must be purchased by 5 p.m. Oct. 11, 2024.
For more information: AviationKy.org
I went to college with Chance Saltzman at Boston University. He is a nice guy.