Aerospace Walk of Honor facts for kids

The Aerospace Walk of Honor is a special place in Lancaster, California, USA. It celebrates amazing test pilots who helped make flying and space travel better. These brave pilots pushed the limits of aircraft and spacecraft.

The City of Lancaster started the Aerospace Walk of Honor awards in 1990. They wanted to honor pilots who were truly unique and talented. Lancaster is a great place for this because it's close to several important flight test centers. These include US Air Force Plant 42, Edwards AFB, Mojave Air and Space Port, and Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. The Walk of Honor program finished giving out new awards in August 2009.

The Walk of Honor is found on Lancaster Boulevard. It stretches between Sierra Highway and 10th Street West. At one end is Boeing Plaza, which has a cool, restored F-4 Phantom II jet on display. Each honored pilot has a special granite monument along the boulevard. These monuments tell you about the pilots and their achievements.

Many aerospace companies help pay for the Walk of Honor. These include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman. All these companies do flight testing in the area.

Honoring Aviation Heroes

Monument to Jerry Gentry

Three of the monuments in front of the Sheriff's station

Boeing Plaza, Aerospace Walk of Honor

The Aerospace Walk of Honor celebrates many famous and important test pilots. These individuals were recognized for their courage and skill in aviation. Here are some of the amazing people who were honored:

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