Joseph P. Rostron of Clemson, S.C., a civil engineering
professor at Clemson University and a private pilot
for 40 years, becomes the 50-millionth visitor to
the Museum (January 18). |
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Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the Paul
E. Garber Facility opens its doors for a 5-day
open house (April 14). |
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A new fellowship honoring noted aircraft designer
Alfred V. Verville is established. It will be awarded
to researchers investigating major trends, developments
and accomplishments in aviation or space sciences. |
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"Flyers," the third large-format film
produced by the Museum, premieres (August 6). |
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The Museum acquires an 11-foot model of the aircraft
carrier USS Enterprise, built and donated
by Stephen Henninger, who spent about 1,000 hours
a year for 12 years to construct the 1:100 scale
ship. |
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"Black Wings: The American Black in Aviation,"
an exhibit depicting the contributions and achievements
of African Americans in aviation, opens to the public
in the Pioneers of Flight gallery (September 23). |
The Spirit of Texas, the first helicopter to fly
around the world, goes on exhibit at the Museum.
Its pilots, H. Ross Perot Jr. and Jay
Coburn, will later receive the Smithsonian's
Langley Medal for their accomplishment. |
