The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) Board of Trustees has revealed the locations of future enshrinements, with the Class of 2018 being inducted in late September in Washington, D.C. “The Washington D.C. area is very easy to travel to and has outstanding accommodations and venues,” said Chairman Michael Quiello. “Our induction ceremony will certainly attract […]
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National Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2018
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has revealed the four individuals who have been elected for its 2018 Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony. Executive Board Member Dr. Kathy Hughes and Executive Director Amy Spowart revealed the names before an audience of nearly 300 attendees at the fall awards dinner of the National Aeronautic Association in […]
California teacher wins Crossfield Educator of the Year
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has chosen Velvet Thomas, a third grade teacher at Golden Poppy Elementary School in Palmdale, California, as the 2017 A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of Year. The award will be presented to Thomas during the 55th Annual Enshrinement Dinner and Ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 28, 2017. The […]
Call for nominations for Crossfield Teacher of the Year
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking nominees for its 31st Annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year Award, which includes a $5,000 cash stipend. Founded in 1986 by famed research test pilot, the late A. Scott Crossfield, the award is a juried competition open to classroom teachers in grades […]
Cernan to receive Neil Armstrong award
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) will give its 2016 Neil Armstrong Outstanding Achievement Award Oct. 1 to retired Navy Captain and NASA astronaut Eugene “Gene” Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon. Cernan, who commanded the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972, is one of only 12 humans to have […]
‘Pioneers of Stealth’ receive Spirit of Flight Award
DAYTON, Ohio – The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has awarded its 2015 Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight Award to the “Pioneers of Stealth” in recognition of its contributions to the early development of low observables — or stealth — technology. The annual award, established in 1981 and later renamed in tribute to longtime […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame collaborates with Dayton History
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame has entered into a partnership that turns the daily operations of the Hall of Fame’s Learning Center over to Dayton History, effective Jan. 1, 2015. Located at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the 14,500-square-foot NAHF Learning Center features displays, flight simulators, and interactive exhibits […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2014
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has revealed the names of six individuals who have been elected for enshrinement in 2014. The six will join a roster of 219 men and women air and space pioneers who have been inducted by the NAHF since its founding in 1962. The names and photos of the […]
Flight luminaries to present Hall of Fame enshrinees
The first African-American in space, NASA administrator, and the chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association are among the participants at next month’s “Oscar Night of Aviation,” when the Class of 2013 will be enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame. The black-tie gala, slated for Oct. 4 will take place at the NAHF Learning […]