Topic: 11/21: Sally Ride's induction into San Diego Intl. Aerospace Hall of Fame
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 11-23-2009 09:24 PM
On November 21, the San Diego Air & Space Museum honored national and international air and space legends at its 46th Hall of Fame Induction and Gala. Each honoree was selected for their historic contributions to aviation, space, or aviation technology. From their release:
...the "Distinguished Class of 2009": Sally Ride, first American woman in space; Sean Tucker, airshow performer; Clay Lacy, founder of Clay Lacy aviation; Lockheed Brothers & Skunk Works, Lockheed Martin Aircraft Company; The Blue Angels, States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron; Cliff Robertson, pilot, Academy Award-winning screen star as well as founder of the Cliff Robertson Work Experience; WASP, Women Airforce Service Pilots; and Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company.
Unfortunately, Dr. Ride was unable to attend the event due to a last-moment call by the White House, but she did take part in with this video message:
Credit: San Diego Air & Space Museum
A specially-commissioned portrait of Dr. Ride was unveiled that evening for display in the museum.
posted 11-23-2009 09:24 PM
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