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.
- Notable inductees include Col. Guion Bluford (first African American in space), Col. Gregory Boyington (WWII ace), Brig. Gen. Charles Duke Jr. (moonwalker), and early female aviator Katherine Stinson.
- John and Martha King, founders of King Schools and pioneers in aviation instruction, were also inducted, having taught over half the pilots currently flying in the U.S.
- The enshrinement ceremony for the 2019 class will take place on September 28, 2019, in Denver.
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