One museum, two locations
Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history. Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC.
Visit
National Air and Space Museum in DC
Udvar-Hazy Center in VA
Plan a field trip
Plan a group visit
At the museum and online
Discover our exhibitions and participate in programs both in person or virtually.
What's On
Events
Exhibitions
IMAX
Dive deep into air and space
Browse our collections, stories, research, and on demand content.
Explore
Stories
Topics
Collections
On demand
For researchers
For teachers and parents
Bring the Air and Space Museum to your learners, wherever you are.
Learn
Programs
Learning resources
Plan a field trip
Educator professional development
Education monthly theme
Be the spark
Your support will help fund exhibitions, educational programming, and preservation efforts.
Give
Become a member
Wall of Honor
Ways to give
Host an Event
Capt H. C. Bud Abelein USN Ret
Find an Honoree
Find an Honoree
Capt H. C. Bud Abelein USN Ret
Foil: 7 Panel: 3 Column: 4 Line: 42
Wall of Honor Level:
Air and Space Friend
Honored by:
A former enlisted man, Capt, Abelein received his wings and commission July 1950. He served on active duty for 28 years flying operational missions during both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He flew a wide variety of Naval aircraft from seaplanes to jet fighters acquiring some 8,300 flying hours. His most significant assignments were as Commanding Officer of Patrol Squadron Five, Navy Department Middle Desk Officer, Chief of Staff Patrol Forces Seventh Fleet, and Professor of Naval Science at Tulane University. Decorations included the Legion Of Merit, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and Meritorious and Unit Commendation ribbons. Following retirement he continued flying for a few years as a pilot and partner in a small air charter service.
Wall of Honor profiles are provided by the honoree or the donor who added their name to the Wall of Honor. The Museum cannot validate all facts contained in the profiles.
Foil: 7
Stay up to date on the latest stories and events with our newsletter
Privacy
Terms of Use