Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society: Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame Members and Trophy

Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society: Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame Members

The Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame was created to commemorate and preserve outstanding aviation contributions made in Virginia or by Virginians. Many individual efforts have resulted in the pioneering, growth, or development of aviation and aerospace and must be recorded for future generations. Each year, the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society Board of Directors selects one or more individuals for recognition and induction into the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame.

Click here for 2023 Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame Nominations submission form.

Hall of Fame Members Pages (Listed by last name)  Page 1: A-I / Page 2: J-O / Page 3: P-T / Page 4: U-Z

Capt. Edward L. Anderson

Capt. Edward L. Anderson  *
Inducted: 2002
Claremont, Virginia
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William Robert “Bob” Ashburn

William Robert “Bob” Ashburn *
Inducted: 1989
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Elmer Durand Bailey

Elmer Durand Bailey *
Inducted: 2008
Richmond, Virginia
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Capt. William E. “Bill” Bailey

Capt. William E. “Bill” Bailey
Inducted: 2016
Stafford, Virginia
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Gerald Baliles

Gerald Baliles*
Former Governor of Virginia
Inducted: 2018
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John J. Bannister, Sr.

John J. Bannister, Sr.*
Inducted: 2016
Richmond, Virginia
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Lt. Col. Howard L. Baugh

Lt. Col. Howard L. Baugh*
Inducted: 2006
Petersburg, Virginia
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Velta Haney Benn

Velta Haney Benn*
Inducted: 1983
Alexandria, Virginia
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Charles D. Benn

Charles D. Benn *
Inducted: 1989
Alexandria, Virginia
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Charles W. Bing

Charles W. Bing *
Inducted: 1994
Victoria, Virginia
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James L. Bland

James L. Bland
Inducted: 2013
Gretna, Virginia
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Leonard L. Bottoms, Jr.

Leonard L. Bottoms, Jr. *
Inducted: 2007
Glen Allen, Virginia
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Edward R. Boyer

Edward R. Boyer
Inducted: 2010
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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William E. “Bill” Brightwell

William E. “Bill” Brightwell *
Inducted: 2002
Roanoke, Virginia
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Weldon C. Britton

Weldon C. Britton
Inducted: 2002
Haymarket, Virginia
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NASA Astronaut David M. Brown

NASA Astronaut
David M. Brown *

Inducted: 2003
Arlington, Virginia
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Philip W. Brown

Philip W. Brown *
Inducted: 2009
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Thomas J. Brown, Jr.

Thomas J. Brown, Jr. *
Inducted: 1990
Richmond, Virginia
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Randall P Burdette Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee 2021

Randy Burdette
Inducted: 2021
Stafford, Virginia
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Vincent W. “Squeek” Burnett

Vincent W. “Squeek” Burnett *
Inducted: 1981
Lynchburg, Virginia
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Rear Adm. Richard E. Byrd

Rear Adm. Richard E. Byrd *
Inducted 1982
Winchester, Virginia
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Colonel Floyd Callihan

Colonel Floyd Callihan*
Inducted: 2019
Goochland, Virginia
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Ann Baumgartner Carl

Ann Baumgartner Carl *
Inducted: 2000
Kilmarnock, Virginia
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Charles W. Carneal

Charles W. Carneal *
Inducted: 1984
Aylett, Virginia
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Colonel Adelbert “Buz” Carpenter

Colonel Adelbert “Buz” Carpenter
Inducted: 2017
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Robert A. Champine

Robert A. Champine *
Inducted: 1979
Hampton, Virginia
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Floyd G. Clark

Floyd G. Clark *
Inducted: 1979
Richmond, Virginia
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John H. Clarke

John H. Clarke *
Inducted: 1984
Sandston, Virginia
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Sen. Charles J. Colgan

Sen. Charles J. Colgan *
Inducted: 1980
Manassas, Virginia
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Captain John Corradi

Captain John Corradi
Inducted: 2019
Rixeyville, Virginia
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Norman L. Crabill

Norman L. Crabill
Inducted: 2008
Newport News, Virginia
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Van Crosby

Van Crosby
Inducted: 2022
Richmond, Virginia
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A. Scott Crossfield, Jr.

A. Scott Crossfield, Jr. *
Inducted: 1998
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Gen. John R. Dailey, USMC (Ret.)

Gen. John R. Dailey, USMC (Ret.)
Inducted: 2008
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Grady W. Dalton

Grady W. Dalton *
Inducted: 1985
Richlands,Virginia
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Col. David Darrah, USMC (Ret.)
Inducted: 2022
Stafford, VA
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William M. Davenport, Sr.

William M. Davenport, Sr.*
Inducted: 1986
Richmond, Virginia
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Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.

Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.*
Inducted: 1993
Arlington, Virginia
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Thomas H. Davis

Thomas H. Davis*
Inducted: 1980
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Anthony E. Dowd

Anthony E. Dowd*
Inducted: 1996
Richmond, Virginia
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Charles Duckworth

Charles Duckworth
Inducted: 2013
Chase City, Virginia
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Robert J.Dunahoe, Jr.

Robert J. Dunahoe, Jr.*
Inducted: 1990
Roanoke, Virginia
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Curtis E. Eads, Sr.

Curtis E. Eads, Sr. *
Inducted: 1996
Chesapeake, Virginia
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Woodrow W. “Woody” Edmondson

Woodrow W. “Woody” Edmondson *
Inducted: 1979
Lynchburg, Virginia
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Noel C. “Pappy” Ellis

Noel C. “Pappy” Ellis *
Inducted: 1978
Lawrenceville, Virginia
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Commander Theodore G. Ellyson, USN

Commander Theodore G. Ellyson, USN *
Inducted: 1995
Richmond, Virginia
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Vice Admiral Donald D. Engen *

Vice Admiral Donald D. Engen *
Inducted: 1987
Alexandria, Virginia
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Lawrence W. Falwell

Lawrence W. Falwell
Inducted: 1991
Lynchburg, Virginia
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W. Calvin Falwell

W. Calvin Falwell *
Inducted: 1986
Lynchburg, Virginia
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T. E. “Boots” Frantz

T. E. “Boots” Frantz *
Inducted: 1979
Roanoke, Virginia
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RAdm. Dewitt L. Freeman, USN (Ret.)

RAdm. Dewitt L. Freeman, USN (Ret.) *
Inducted: 2003
Louisa, Virginia
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Paul E. Galanti

Paul E. Galanti
Inducted: 2005
Richmond, Virginia
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Philbert L. “Doc” Gammage

Philbert L. “Doc” Gammage *
Inducted: 1986
Hampton, Virginia
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Paul E. Garber

Paul E. Garber *
Inducted: 1990
McLean, Virginia
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T. Fleetwood Garner

T. Fleetwood Garner *
Inducted: 1986
Richmond, Virginia
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Ronald L. Gatewood

Ronald L. Gatewood
Colonel USMC (Retired)
Inducted: 2018
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Melvin N. Gough

Melvin N. Gough *
Inducted: 1978
Hampton, Virginia
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Carl F. Greene

Carl F. Greene *
Inducted: 1978
Hampton, Virginia
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G. Warren Hall

G. Warren Hall*
Inducted: 2004
Richmond, Virginia
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Captain Arnim L. Harris, Jr., EAL

Captain Arnim L. Harris, Jr., EAL *
Inducted: 2007
Beaverdam, Virginia
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Marshall Harris

Marshall Harris *
Inducted: 2014
Roanoke, VA
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Frank E. “Pop” Hatcher

Frank E. “Pop” Hatcher *
Inducted: 1978
Lynchburg, VA
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Brig. Gen. William E. Haymes, Sr.

Brig. Gen. William E. Haymes, Sr. *
Inducted: 1982
Danville, VA
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Lt. Col. Robert Hepp

Lt. Col. Robert Hepp
Inducted: 2022
Manassas, VA
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Wesley V. Hillman

Wesley V. Hillman
Inducted: 1978
Roanoke, VA
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Steve Hoffmann

Steve Hoffmann *
Inducted: 2019
Lake Worth, FL
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Homer A. Humphreys

Homer A. Humphreys *
Inducted: 2007
West Point, Virginia
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Kenneth Wayne Hyde

Kenneth Wayne Hyde
Inducted: 2000
Warrenton, Virginia
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