Florida Aviation Hall of Fame Induction at Sun ‘n Fun

Three new members of the Florida Aviation Hall of Fame will be honored during induction ceremonies scheduled for December 11, 2009 at noon at the Florida Air Museum at Sun ‘n Fun, Florida’s official aviation museum and education center.

The 2009 inductees include: LeRoy Brown, a native Floridian, had a 29-year career as a National Airlines pilot. He was also past President of the U.S. Airline Industry Museum Foundation and a valued SUN ‘n FUN volunteer. Amelia Earhartwas a legendary aviation pioneer & advocate, captivated the public’s fascination with the drama & promise of aviation. David McCampbell, an Annapolis graduate, revered, decorated WW II Navy Ace, Medal of Honor recipient, and past resident West Palm Beach, FL.

Inductees were identified and confirmed by the Florida Aviation Hall of Fame Selection Committee, comprised of members of the Florida Aviation Historical Society in cooperation with the Florida Air Museum. The Florida Aviation Historical Society (F.A.H.S.) is a not-for-profit organization of aviation enthusiasts joined together to record, honor, and perpetuate Florida’s rich aviation heritage. Photographs of these distinguished aviators will be placed among past inductees highlighted in a permanent Florida Air Museum display.
 
Tickets for the event are $25 per person and RSVP’s must be made by December 9, for what promises to be a great luncheon celebrating legends in aviation. For more information, visit the Sun ‘n Fun website.