Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame facts for kids

The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc. is a special group that helps remember and celebrate amazing people from Minnesota who have done great things in flying. It's a nonprofit organization, which means it's not trying to make money. Instead, its main goal is to honor these aviation heroes.

The Hall of Fame collects and keeps important information about each person they honor. This includes their life stories, interviews, photos, and other cool items that tell about their journey in aviation.

Honoring Minnesota's Aviation Heroes

The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame makes sure that the stories of Minnesota's aviation pioneers are never forgotten. These pioneers are people who were among the first or who made big contributions to flying, whether they are still alive or have passed away. The Hall of Fame wants to inspire new generations by showing what these brave and innovative people achieved.

Where to See the Plaques

You can see special plaques honoring the people in the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. These plaques are like awards and are on display at the Wings of the North Air Museum. This museum is located near the Flying Cloud Airport control tower in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. There are more than 200 plaques, each telling a bit about an amazing person who helped shape aviation in Minnesota. It's a great place to learn about the history of flight!

See also

• North American aviation halls of fame
• American Combat Airman Hall of Fame
• Western Canada Aviation Museum
• Cirrus Aircraft

External links

• Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame
• Wings of the North