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The second annual induction ceremony was
similar to the first in that evening began with a social hour and
dinner. The induction ceremony followed brief presentations by Dr.
Jack Kirby, Vice Chairman of the Governor's Council on Aeronautics
and Stuart Herro, President of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame,
who answered the question, What is the Aviation Hall of Fame?
The introduction of Brigadier General
Lester Maitland was by Carl Guell, the award was accepted by Fritz
Wolf. Charles Marotske made the introduction of Major Richard I.
'Dick' Bong, Dick's brother Carl Bong accepted the award. Ben Silko
presented Howard Morey, who thanked the audience and the Wisconsin
Aviation Hall of Fame for the honor.
The evening's featured speaker was
Ira Milton Jones, a World War I pilot who, after completing ground
school at Princeton University, completed pilot training at Chanute
Field in Rantoul, Illinois. Jones was sent to Issoudon, France for
advanced training and later served in 25th and 148th Squadrons, AEF.
Jones helped organize the World War I Overseas Flyers in 1970.
Additional images of the 1987
Induction Ceremony can be viewed on the next page.
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Howard Morey (left) and Carl Guell
(WAHF photo)
WAHF Board Members (L to R)
Ben Silko, Richard Jaye and Stuart Herro
(WAHF photo)
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