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Maj. Dean C. Hammond, Jr.
Major Dean Hammond, Jr. Retired, is a remarkable individual whose life embodies intellect, skill, bravery, determination, fortitude, patriotism, altruism, and honor. Born in San Diego, California, and raised in Everett, Washington, his passion for aviation was ignited by the sight of early jet fighter planes flying over his home.
Dean's journey took a significant turn in 1968 when he enlisted in the ARMY Infantry and later earned a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. He excelled in Flight School, becoming an honor graduate, and was assigned to pilot the "O-1 Bird Dog" in Vietnam.
On a fateful mission near the Laotian border, Dean's intuition led him to investigate an abandoned airfield, suspecting enemy activity. His hunch proved correct as he came under heavy fire from North Vietnamese soldiers. Despite sustaining a life-threatening leg injury, Dean displayed incredible courage and skill to control the aircraft and safely return to base.
Throughout his military career, Dean held various leadership roles, including commanding the Composite Aviation Company, Company C of the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and serving as Chief of Aviation for the United States Military Training Mission to Saudi Arabia. He received prestigious awards such as the Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with palm.
Beyond his military service, Dean ventured into the business world, creating jobs and integrating aviation into his operations. With over 9,100 flight hours in a diverse range of aircraft, he also trained pilots as a flight instructor and received recognition from the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame and the FAA Master Pilot Award.
Dean's life is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence and service. His induction into the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame is a well-deserved honor for an individual who embodies the qualities of intellect, skill, bravery, determination, fortitude, patriotism, altruism, and honor throughout his life.
Dean's journey took a significant turn in 1968 when he enlisted in the ARMY Infantry and later earned a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. He excelled in Flight School, becoming an honor graduate, and was assigned to pilot the "O-1 Bird Dog" in Vietnam.
On a fateful mission near the Laotian border, Dean's intuition led him to investigate an abandoned airfield, suspecting enemy activity. His hunch proved correct as he came under heavy fire from North Vietnamese soldiers. Despite sustaining a life-threatening leg injury, Dean displayed incredible courage and skill to control the aircraft and safely return to base.
Throughout his military career, Dean held various leadership roles, including commanding the Composite Aviation Company, Company C of the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and serving as Chief of Aviation for the United States Military Training Mission to Saudi Arabia. He received prestigious awards such as the Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with palm.
Beyond his military service, Dean ventured into the business world, creating jobs and integrating aviation into his operations. With over 9,100 flight hours in a diverse range of aircraft, he also trained pilots as a flight instructor and received recognition from the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame and the FAA Master Pilot Award.
Dean's life is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence and service. His induction into the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame is a well-deserved honor for an individual who embodies the qualities of intellect, skill, bravery, determination, fortitude, patriotism, altruism, and honor throughout his life.
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Col. Roy E. Osborne
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Born on June 22, 1904, in Covington, Kentucky, Roy E. Osborne emerged as a genuine pioneer in Kentucky aviation. Growing up in Lawrenceville and Williamstown, his curiosity about the sky evolved into an extraordinary journey. Inspired by barnstormer Captain Boyd in 1923, Roy’s dreams took flight as he learned to navigate the skies under Boyd’s mentorship, nurturing a lifelong passion for aviati...
John B. Charles, PhD
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In space exploration, Dr. John P Charles, Ph.D.’s inspiring journey shines as a testament to unyielding curiosity and groundbreaking scientific achievement. His legacy is one of transformative contributions to space science, leaving an indelible mark on our understanding of the physiological challenges spaceflight poses. Born in Rockdale, Texas, in 1955, Charles’ fascination with space ignited ...
2022 Kentucky Avation Hall of Fame Event
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On 10/22/2022. the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame held its enshrinement event. We honored three individuals and one company who have made a difference in the realm of Aviation / Aerospace.
Joyce McClendon Evans
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Joyce McClendon Evans was born in 1937 in Mayfield, Kentucky. She met her husband Joel when they took the same Sophomore Chemistry class at Mayfield High. They would be married in 1956. They moved to Murry in 1967, where Joyce would work on her degree in Physiology and biophysics. Joyce realized she was in over her head with family, home, school, and political activities; for the time being, co...
Michael Patrick Collins
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To quote Mike: "Photojournalism is all about storytelling, and aviation is full of great stories just waiting to be told." Mike was born in Cleveland, Oh, but the family moved to Lexington, KY, in 1969. In Junior High, Mike took an interest in photography to the point that he decided to set his course to become a professional photographer. Mike taught himself black-and-white darkroom skills in ...
Phillip Jackson "Jack" Baugh, Jr.
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Jack's list of accomplishments would impress just about anyone. An accomplished businessman, former U.S. Air Force jet-fighter pilot, world-class standardbred horse breeder, North Carolina legislator, and chairman of the board of two universities and many non-profit organizations. Born in 1932 in Charlotte, North Carolina. His love of flying started when he was just a young boy. Jack attended D...
ASR-Pioneer
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ASR-Pioneer, whose headquarters is located in Nicholasville, Kentucky, is looking toward the future of safety in aviation. Their goal is to save lives. As former company president and CEO, Larry Williams has said, "We can't prevent the failure, but we might be able to prevent the fatality." A concept that was initially conceived in the early 1960s with the idea of safely landing the plane in th...
AMK 2011 Grand Reopening
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In 2011, the museum moved from one location at Blue Grass Airport to another. This was the celebration of that event. Our featured speaker was astronaut Story Musgrave.
Paul Tibbets presents to the Kentucky Aviation History Roundtable in the Fall of 1980
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In the Fall of 1980, Brig-Gen Paul Tibbets (Ret), pilot of the Enola Gay, came to Lexington, KY, to present for the Kentucky Aviation History Roundtable. He is introduced by Museum founder Dr. George Gumbert. Members of the Roundtable later formed The Aviation Museum of Kentucky.
The 2021 Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame Ceremony
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This is the complete program for the 2021 HOF event recorded on November 13, 2021
Capt.Terri Donner
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2021 Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinee Terri Donner was born in Louisville and moved to Madison, Wisconsin. At age 16, a co-worker at McDonald’s invited her to go for an airplane ride in a Cessna 150. She enjoyed it so much that she earned her Private Pilot certificate the following year. In 1980 at the age of 20, she completed her commercial and CFI ratings while attending the Universit...
Dr. Benjamin K. Malphrus
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2021 Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinee Dr. Benjamin K. Malphrus is a Professor of Space Science at Morehead State University, where he also directs the University’s Space Science Center. He served as project director of the design and construction of the 13 M Morehead Radio Telescope and, more recently, the 21 M Space Tracking Antenna operated by the center. He has served on the scientif...
Dr. Wilma J. Walker
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2021 Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinee It used to be that the only employment position for female airline employees was that of a flight attendant. Aviation was a male-dominated industry where pilots were concerned. If there ever was a situation in which a program began from ground zero, it was the EKU aviation agenda. When Dr. Walker was tapped to initiate the program and its curriculum...
Atlas Air Worldwide
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2021 Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame Achievement Award Atlas Air Worldwide is a global airfreight leader with more than 25 years of experience serving freight, commercial, charter, and military customers. They deliver a powerful combination of an efficient fleet, cost-saving operations, and superior customer service, with nearly 3,600 employees working together across 90 countries. In 2021, they...
2019 Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame Ceremony
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2019 Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame Ceremony
2019 Hall of Fame-Aviation Achievement Award - FEME Aircraft Maintenance
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2019 Hall of Fame-Aviation Achievement Award - FEME Aircraft Maintenance
The Kentucky Chapter of the Association of Air Medical Services
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The Kentucky Chapter of the Association of Air Medical Services