Monroe, LA - The Chennault Aviation and Military Museum announces the establishment of the Louisiana Aviation Hall of Fame. The Aviation Hall of Fame, which will be housed at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum located in Monroe, is being established to memorialize and honor individuals and groups that have made extraordinary contributions to Louisiana’s abundant aeronautical history.
Inductees will be installed into the Hall of Fame on an annual basis and will represent exceptional individuals that have made tremendous contributions to aviation in Louisiana and beyond. An induction ceremony will be held on an annual basis and will include members across all sectors of aviation.
“There are so many deserving people that have made a lasting impact on aviation in the state of Louisiana. We need to make sure and honor the aviation heritage of the men and women who created it”, said Charles Butcher A.A.E., board member and airport director of the Monroe Regional Airport.
Aviation represents a multibillion-dollar industry in the United States, and Louisiana in particular has a long and rich line of individuals that have made their mark on history. The Aviation Hall of Fame seeks to honor these individuals and ensure that their contributions are memorialized and remembered forever.
About The Louisiana Aviation Hall of Fame
The Louisiana Aviation Hall of Fame was established in 2023 with a mission to honor individuals and groups that have made extraordinary contributions to the Aviation industry. The Hall of Fame
is located in Monroe, LA at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. The Aviation Hall of Fame is currently overseen by an eleven-member Executive Board that represents all regions of the State of Louisiana. Locally serving on this Executive Board is Jimmy Fordham, Slot position for the Titan Aerobatic Team (formerly known as the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team) and Chief Pilot for the Southern Heritage Air Foundation along with Patty Mekus, President of the Southern Heritage Air Foundation. Inductees and/or their families are being notified at this time and will be formally announcement in a Press Release in January of 2024. www.chennaultmuseum.org
