The National Aviation Hall of Fame announced its Enshrinee Class of 2017 at the National Business Aviation Association Convention in Orlando, Florida, last week. The four selected individuals, with accomplishments spanning from the dawn of the jet age to manned space exploration, will be enshrined at a formal ceremony next fall.
National Aviation Hall of Fame Reveals Enshrinee Class of 2017
Key Takeaways:
- The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) announced its Enshrinee Class of 2017, comprising four individuals who made significant contributions to aviation and space exploration.
- The inductees include Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, Jr. (Shuttle veteran and NASA administrator), Cmdr. Malcolm Scott Carpenter (Mercury 7 astronaut and second American to orbit Earth), Robert J. Gilliland (record-setting Mach 3+ test pilot), and Sir Frank Whittle (developer of the first practical turbojet engine).
- These honorees are recognized for accomplishments spanning from the inception of the jet age to manned spaceflight.
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