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Organized in 1985, the
Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc. (WAHF) is the result
of an idea by Carl Guell. Formerly employed by the
Wisconsin Aeronautics Commission (now the Department of
Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics), Guell began
collecting the state's aviation history. Encouraged by the
wealth of information he discovered through interviews and
research, Guell incorporated the WAHF. The
organization made its first induction of three Wisconsin
aviation notables less than a year later.
The volunteer
organization continues to grow and depends on member supporters to achieve
its mission and goals. In its short history, WAHF has
recognized over 70 individuals, published an award-winning
aviation history book (3800 copies were given to state
libraries) and provides significant scholarship
opportunities to the
state's top aviation students.
The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame
is listed as a 501(c)(3) organization for donation and tax
purposes.
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Membership
-- join our organization and help preserve Wisconsin's rich
aviation history. |
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Events
-- presentations, displays and more. Check out our next
destination and plan to attend.  |
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In
the News -- read more about the activities that
keeps the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame and its members
in the news. |
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Induction
Ceremonies -- beginning in 1986, our annual
induction ceremony has evolved
from a small dinner and recognition event to a multifaceted
gala, including a
multimedia presentation recounting inductees' lives. |
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Merchandise
-- check out these Wisconsin aviation history materials that
include books, posters, hats, pins and more. |
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Archives
/ Collections -- our archives and collections
continue to grow. Follow these links to learn more about the
materials we have and how to donate. |
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The Wisconsin Aviation
Hall of Fame (WAHF) board of directors elected to give every new
WAHF member a WAHF pin. The
pin give-away runs through calendar year 2008. The pin promotion
applies to all new 2008 adult memberships - individual,
couple, life, or corporate (one pin regardless of membership
type). See the merchandise
page for more details on the pin and other WAHF merchandise.
Current members and non-members can order the pin by using the order
form. The blue
enamel pin with gold trim shows your pride in WAHF membership.
Board members have noticed that the pins serve as great
conversation starters, too. 
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Tom Poberezny
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2007 Wisconsin Distinguished Aviator
EAA President and 1996
WAHF inductee Tom Poberezny was named 2007 Wisconsin Distinguished
Aviator Award recently in La Crosse. The
full story
(l to r) Ron Schmal, air show
director; Gen. Al Wilkening; Astronaut Mark Lee; Tom Poberezny;
and Hamid Quraishi, award chairman for the Deke Slayton Airfest
(photo by HG Frautschy)
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