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The Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame was founded on April 19, 1989,
when Governor Joe Frank Harris signed into law the authorization
for the establishment of the state's Aviation Hall of Fame in
the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base. Located just
seven miles from I-75 in Warner Robins, GA, the museum is situated
on a beautiful 51-acre site and includes over 90 historical aircraft
in its collection. |
Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees
This year we are honoring the following inductees for 2008:
- Colonel Bert Atkinson
- Samuel Lyons
- Ed and Connie Bolin
- Ernest Shelton
1989-2007 GEOGIA AVIATION HALL OF FAME Inductees
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Mission
It is the mission of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame to promote and
encourage the growth and public support of aviation within the state of
Georgia by honoring aviation leaders, living and dead, whose extraordinary
achievements or services have made outstanding and lasting contributions
to aviation, perpetuating the memory of such persons and recording their
contributions and achievements through suitable memorials.
Focus
The 1999 Georgia Legislature enacted a law making the Georgia Aviation
Hall of Fame the official repository for documents associated with aviation
history in Georgia. Because the Hall of Fame will preserve Georgia's
distinguished aviation heritage, archives, education programs, and exhibits,
a suitable Hall of Fame building on the Georgia Museum of Aviation site
is its major focus. Through state funding, gifts and grants, a new facility
will make the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame a world-class entity within
the state. Georgia's Aviation Hall of Fame stands today on the edge
of brilliant progress which will bring great cultural and educational
benefits to the Southeast, offering exhibits where visitors can hear
the echoes of history and sense the excitement of what the future might
hold.
For inquiries and nominations, contact the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame at (478) 328-0704