Sun, Jan 13, 2019
Ceremony Slated For May 16 In Montreal
At the annual gala induction dinner and ceremonies for Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame in 2019, five individuals will be recognized for their contribution to Canadian aviation and be inducted as Members of the Hall of Fame. The annual event will be held on May 16 at Montréal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
The venue for the annual celebration of achievement in Canadian aviation, on May 16, is Bombardier’s Center de finition Laurent Beaudoin (Laurent Beaudoin Completion Center), 200 Cote-Vertu Ouest, Dorval, Québec.
“In 2019, Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame will honour five individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Canadian aviation,” says Rod Sheridan, chairman of the board for the Hall. “Honored this year are two fighter pilots of the Second World War who post-war continued in aviation development for the rest of their lives. As well, we will honor three individuals whose accomplishments in civil aviation have made advancements in the industry from the design and development of aircraft to building airlines.”
The 2019 inductions will be the 46th annual celebration of aviation accomplishment and will bring to 237 the number of Canadians who have been installed as Members of the Hall. In addition, 23 organizations have been honored for their contributions by receiving the Belt of Orion Award of Excellence.
Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame is located at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta.
(Images provided with CAHF news release [L-R-] David Fairbanks, John Holding, Barry Lapointe, Greg McDougall, Bill Paris)
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