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.

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 attendant attire from 1930 to the present.

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”.

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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.

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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”.

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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”.

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