Harrison Ford had the people of Boston buzzing earlier this month, when he was spotted visiting popular locations like the Freedom Trail and Fanueil Hall. He was in town as a guest of the Aero Club of New England, which honored the actor and pilot with its annual Godfrey L. Cabot Award for his work in promoting the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Harrison Ford Receives Aero Club of New England’s Godfrey L. Cabot Award
Key Takeaways:
- Harrison Ford was honored with the Godfrey L. Cabot Award by the Aero Club of New England for his dedication to the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles program.
- In his acceptance speech, Ford emphasized the importance of general aviation and urged attendees to advocate against threats such as airport loss, user fees, and air traffic control privatization.
- During the event, Ford personally presented a high school diploma to a Young Eagle who chose to attend the aviation ceremony instead of his own graduation.
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