The Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame recognizes aviation pioneers and contributors associated with the

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. The museum was created in 1989 by Governor

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signing House Bill 110. The law called for a 15-member board to oversee the hall of fame, and for it to be housed at the Museum of Aviation at

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. Candidates may be living or deceased, but must have been born in Georgia, lived in Georgia for at least four years, or made their contribution to aviation or aerospace in Georgia. The first class of seven was inducted at a banquet on August 26, 1989. A second group of seven was inducted at Robins on May 18, 1991 and a third class of five was inducted on November 7, 1992. Additional inductions have continued into 2022, with the hall of fame now containing 123 individuals.

Inductees

References

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External links

Official Web Site
State halls of fame in the United States Aviation halls of fame Aviation history of the United States Lists of people from Georgia (U.S. state) Halls of fame in Georgia (U.S. state) Aerospace museums in Georgia (U.S. state)

Inductees

See also

References

External links