The United States Naval Aviation Hall of Honor, located at the

National Naval Aviation Museum The National Naval Aviation Museum, formerly known as the National Museum of Naval Aviation and the Naval Aviation Museum, is a military and aerospace museum located at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. Founded in 1962 and moved to its curr ...

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, recognizes individuals "who by their actions or achievements made outstanding contributions to Naval Aviation." Since its inception in 1979, the Hall of Honor has enshrined 80 people representing every element of the naval aviation family:

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, U.S. Marine Corps,

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, Civilian and every naval aviation warfare community. Selectees are chosen by a board appointed by the Director, Air Warfare Division, Office of the

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, sponsor of the Hall of Honor, and approved by the Chief of Naval Operations.

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Naval Aviation Hall of Honor
official webpage {{coord missing, Florida United States naval aviation United States Marine Corps aviation United States Coast Guard Aviation Aviation halls of fame Halls of fame in Florida Pensacola, Florida 1979 establishments in Florida Awards established in 1981

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