The Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame (AAHOF) is a special place in the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona. It celebrates amazing people from Arizona who have done great things in aviation. You can find the Hall of Fame inside the Dorothy Finley Space Gallery at the museum. It teaches visitors about the brave and talented pilots, engineers, and others who helped Arizona's aviation history soar!
What is the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame?
The Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame was created in 1985. The Governor of Arizona officially announced its start. This Hall of Fame was made to honor famous and important aviators from Arizona. It's a way to show respect for Arizona's long and exciting history in flying.
Who Gets Into the Hall of Fame?
The AAHOF recognizes many different kinds of people. These include leaders in the aviation industry. It also honors pioneers from the 1800s who flew hot air balloons. Modern-day aerospace engineers and business owners are also included. These people play a huge role in today's advanced aircraft and missile technology.
Who Are the Hall of Fame Inductees?
Each year, new people are added to the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame. These are individuals who have made a big difference in aviation. Here is a list of some of the amazing people who have been honored over the years.
2014
- William S. Underwood
- Darrell Artwood Saywer
- 2013
- Barbara McConnell Barrett
- Edward Raymond Beauvais
- Charles Eugene Mann
- 2012
- Lt. Col. Mark Berent, USAF (Ret)
- Ralph A. O'Neill
- Arthur Van Haren, Jr.
- 2011
- Edwin Jones Montgomery, Sr.
- Peter Hollingsworth Smith
- William Dillard "Billy" Walker
- 2010
- Barbara Lee Harper
- Maj. Gen. Donald L. Owens, AANG (Ret)
- Clifford M. Sterrenberg
- 2009
- Kenneth H. Dahlberg
- Major General Carl G. Schneider (Ret)
- Ruby Wine Sheldon
- 2008
- Graham A. 'Lum' Edwards
- Laurence E. Gesell
- Arvin C. Schultz
- Hewitt T. Wheless
- 2007
- Col. Fred Cone, USMC (Ret)
- Col. Roger Parrish, USAF (Ret)
- Elgin Newell
- Cheryl A. Stearns
- 2006
- Harold "Bud" Abrams
- Donald C. Downie
- Ralph S. Johnson
- James Vercellino
- 2005
- Joseph La Placa
- Roy O. McCaldin
- Hugh Stewart
- James Turnbow
- 2004
- Roy M. Coulliette
- Irene Leverton
- John Richard Gasho Sr.
- Douglas T. Nelson, USAF Major General, Ret
- 2003
- Ralph D. "Hoot" Gibson, USAF Col., Ret.
- Robert W. Waltz, USAF BGen., Ret. (1920–1995)
- Darrell Artwade Sawyer
- William S. Underwood, USAF Col., Ret.
- 2002
- Brig. Gen. Joseph (Joe) Foss, USMC (Ret.)
- Raymond L. (Ray) Haupt
- Martha Ann Wilkins Mitchell & Michael (Mike) Mitchell
- Gladys Mae Morrison
- 2001
- Major Frederick E. Ferguson, US Army (Ret)
- Gordon B. Hamilton
- Robert McCall
- Raymond Victor Schwanbeck
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- 2000
- LTC David Althoff, USMC (Ret)
- Janet Harman Bragg
- John H. "Jack" Connelly & Leland Hayward
- Jack Womack
- 1999
- Roy Spangler Davis
- Ronald R. Fogleman
- Ruth Dailey Helm & Dawn R. B. Seymour
- Joan Fay Shankle & Clarence E. Shankle
- 1998
- 1997
- Frank K. "Pete" Everest
- Sen. John S. McCain
- A. Lee Moore
- Patty Wagstaff
- 1996
- James R. Greenwood
- Anthony V. "Snag" Grossetta
- Samuel Harry Robertson
- William R. Sears
- 1995
- Gerald Brown
- William P. Cutter & William R. Cutter
- Joseph A. Moller
- R. Dixon Speas
- 1994
- Harry B. Combs
- John Clifford "Cliff" Garrett
- Lowell H. Smith
- Louise Timken
- 1993
- Col. Leon W. Gray
- Col. Vernon V. Haywood
- Alfred A. Hudgin
- Charles O. Miller
- 1992
- A. Howard Hasbrook
- Joseph C. Lincoln
- Charles W.
- George Varga, Jr.
- 1991
- Ruth R. Reinhold
- George I. Steinke
- Ralph G. Vaughan
- Robert Woodhouse & Woodrow P. Jongeward
- 1990
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