National Aviation Hall of Fame Honors Four Heroes of Aviation

At an event in Washington D.C. earlier this week the NAHF inducted some remarkable aviation figures into its hall of honor.

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Wednesday, October 03, 2018 at 10:49 AM ET

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From Left: Ronald R. Fogleman, Walter (Walt) Cunningham, John R. (Jack) Dailey, and Judi Dana, accepting the award on behalf of her late husband William H. (Bill) Dana, at the National Aviation Hall of Fame ceremony.

Key Takeaways:

The National Aviation Hall of Fame inducted four distinguished individuals at its ceremony on September 29, 2018.
The 2018 honorees include General John R. (Jack) Dailey, Colonel Walter (Walt) Cunningham, William H. (Bill) Dana, and Ronald R. Fogleman.
These inductees were recognized for their significant contributions across various fields, including museum leadership, space exploration, flight research, and military service.
The next enshrinement event for the Hall of Fame is scheduled to take place in Denver, Colorado.

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National Aviation Hall of Fame 2018 Inductees — From Left: Ronald R. Fogleman, Walter (Walt) Cunningham, John R. (Jack) Dailey, and Judi Dana, accepting the award on behalf of her late husband William H. (Bill) Dana, at the National Aviation Hall of Fame ceremony.

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The National Aviation Hall of Fame has inducted four men into its hallowed hall. At an event on September 29, 2018, the organization honored General John R. (Jack) Dailey, former longtime director of the National Air and Space Museum; former astronaut Colonel Walter (Walt) Cunningham; William H. (Bill) Dana, the genius behind much of the revolutionary work at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center; and former Air Force Chief of Staff Ronald R. Fogleman.

Next year’s enshrinement will take place in Denver, Colorado, at the Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum.