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 announced its four Enshrinees for the Class of 2017, recognized for their significant contributions to aviation and space.
- The inductees are Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, Jr., Cmdr. Malcolm Scott Carpenter, Robert J. Gilliland, and Sir Frank Whittle.
- Their achievements range from pioneering jet engine technology and record-setting test flights to manned space exploration and NASA leadership, with their formal enshrinement scheduled for next fall.
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