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[b]The National Aviation Hall of Fame Reveals the 'Class of 2020'[/b] [i]Announcement made at the National Aeronautic Association's Fall Awards in Washington, D.C.[/i] The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is pleased to announce the individuals who have been selected for its 2020 Enshrinement. Board of Trustees Chairman Mr. Michael Quiello and President and CEO Ms. Amy Spowart revealed the Class of 2020 before an audience of nearly 300 attendees at the Fall Awards Dinner of the National Aeronautic Association in Washington, D.C. which included Secratary of the Air Force Ms. Barbara Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff General David Goldfein and many industry leaders including NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. Each year, the NAHF Board of Nominations, a voting body comprised of over 120 aviation professionals nationwide, selects from a prestigious group of previously-nominated air and space pioneers to be recognized for their achievements with induction into the NAHF. Since its founding in 1962, 246 men and women have been honored with enshrinement into the Congressionally-chartered, non-profit National Aviation Hall of Fame. "We believe that this is an excellent class and we are already looking forward to their induction in our home, the Birthplace of Aviation, Dayton, Ohio", NAHF Board of Trustees Chairman Michael Quiello says. "From pioneer Bullard, to visionaries Faget, Sullivan Garrett and Kaminski, to aerospace hero Gordon, the NAHF's Class of 2020 represents the best in aviation. We applaud the Board of Nominations for their challenging and thorough work." The NAHF Class of 2020, who will be inducted at the 58th Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony on September 26th, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio, is a diverse group representing a broad range of enduring contributions to both the advancement of flight and manned exploration of space: [list][*][b](The late) Second Lieutenant Eugene J. Bullard, USAF[/b] - WWI Pilot; First African American combat pilot; Denied in the U.S., flew for France; and is one of the highest decorated pilots including the Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur. [*][b](The late) Dr. Maxime "Max" A. Faget[/b] - Ph.D. Mechanical Engineer; developed rockets, missiles and aircraft; and designed the Mercury Spacecraft and was part of the design team for Gemini, Apollo and the Space Shuttle. [*][b]Ms. Joan Sullivan Garrett[/b] - Medical Professional; Visionary; Founder of MedAire; established the first aviation global medical emergency response; and directs real-time safety services to thousands annually throughout aviation. [*][b](The late) Captain Richard "Dick" F. Gordon, USN[/b] - Naval Aviator; Test Pilot; Bendix Trophy Winner; Gemini 11 Pilot; Command Module Pilot Apollo 12; Back-up Commander Apollo 12; and part of design team for the Space Shuttle. [*][b]Colonel/Dr. Paul G. Kaminski, USAF (Ret)[/b] - Ph.D. Aeronautical Engineer; led many technical aerospace programs including guided munitions; Lead Developer of Stealth Technology; and Directed F-117 and B-2 Programs.[/list] The National Aviation Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in Dayton, Ohio in 1962 and chartered by an Act of the U.S. Congress in 1964. The NAHF strives to achieve its mission to honor America's aerospace legends to inspire future leaders by offering interactive exhibits in a 17,000 square-foot public Learning Center, presenting outreach through youth programing and collaboration with peer organizations.
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