The National Aviation Hall of Fame announced its class of enshrinees for 2019, naming six individuals to the prestigious club, two of whom will be familiar to readers of Flying magazine. Our own contributing editors John and Martha King join a diverse group of pilots who have contributed greatly to aviation in their own ways.
National Aviation Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2019
Key Takeaways:
- The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) announced its 2019 class of six enshrinees, recognizing individuals who have significantly contributed to aviation.
- The 2019 class includes diverse aviation pioneers such as astronaut Col. Guion Bluford, WWII ace Col. Gregory Boyington, moonwalker Brig. Gen. Charles Duke Jr., aviation instructors John and Martha King, and early female pilot Katherine Stinson.
- John and Martha King, known for founding King Schools and pioneering multimedia aviation training, are among the inductees and are contributing editors for Flying magazine.
- The NAHF, founded in 1962 and based in Dayton, Ohio, has honored 241 air and space pioneers to date, with selections made by a nationwide board of aviation professionals.
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