This autumn 2024 edition of the FAM14 Newsletter includes exciting updates about the Society’s acquisitions and donations to the SFO Museum, and honoring the 2023 Achievement in Aviation, Edward Trippe.FAM14 Newsletter Fall 2024
FAM14 Autumn 2023 Edition The autumn edition includes highlights from William R. Hearst III receiving the 2022 Achievement in Aviation Award and a memorable movie night with Captain Sully Sullenberger. Also read about recent museum acquisitions, and plans for the 2023 Gala and the Achievement in Aviation Award.
FAM14_Newsletter_Spring2022_4pg_Final Relaunch of the FAM14 Newsletter including exciting museum and acquisition updates, new Board Members and future events.
Spring 2018 – John Travolta receives the 2017 Achievement in Aviation Award at our November 2017 gala, “A Century of Airplanes”. The Society’s newest acquisition, “The Jim Lund 1:72 Scale Model Airplane Collection”, is gifted to the SFO Museum. Meet our newest board member, John L. Martin. View Newsletter
Fall 2016 – Our November 2015 gala, “California Flying – Catch our Style”, celebrates the rich history of California aviation, and honors Tony Bill as our 2015 Achievement in Aviation Award winner. “Fashion In Flight: A History of Airline Uniform Design” exhibition highlights 85 years of airline fashion with an in-depth look at female flight…
Spring 2015 – Learn more about Asia’s first sustained commercial airline in our exhibition highlight “The Legend of CNAC: China National Aviation Corporation, 1929-1949”. Meet our newest board member, Ken Turpen, and enjoy a recap of our November 2014 gala, “Ancient Dream of Flight: Building the Reality”. View Newsletter
Spring 2014 – Did you know that Captain Moon Fun Chin, although never a member of the U.S. military, was awarded four prestigious medals by the U.S. government? To learn more about one of the most decorated civilian pilots in the U.S., read about the 2014 Achievement in Aviation winner. View Newsletter
Summer 2013 – Louis A. Turpen, president of the Aeronautical Society, is the very first airport executive to be inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation. Enjoy an exhibition highlight of “Female Flight Attendant Uniforms of United Airlines”. View Newsletter
Winter 2012 – The Society has launched a scholarship fund in recognition of the historical contributions made by many legends of aviation. Enjoy the winning essays of five local high school students, and a recap of our October 2012 gala “Mills Field Memories: SFO at 85”. View Newsletter
Summer 2011 – The newly renovated state-of-the-art Terminal 2 opens at SFO. Learn more about how the SFO Museum staff bring the museum experience to close to 40 million annual passengers in “SFO Museum: An Insider’s View” by Peter Volny. View Newsletter