The Lone Star Flight Museum was designated the site of the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame by Concurrent Resolution of the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas. The mission of the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame is to honor and recognize Texans, Texas companies and aviation events that have made an outstanding and lasting contribution to the advancement of aviation.
The Texas Aviation Hall of Fame will promote and encourage scholarly research in the field of aviation; increase public understanding, appreciation and awareness of the role of the State of Texas in the advancement of aviation; and preserve, protect and present Texas’ aviation heritage for future generations. Future plans include a 10,000 square foot expansion to the Lone Star Flight Museum to accommodate the development of the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame.
The Texas Aviation Hall of Fame will be officially dedicated at a reception, Friday, May 2, 1997, where the first exhibit will be unveiled. Speakers will include the Chairman of the Board of Stewards of the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, Ben F. Love, and board members Lloyd Bentsen, Dr. S. Malcolm Gillis, Tom Landry, Oscar Wyatt, John Bookout and Robert Waltrip.
A Texas size weekend air show featuring the best air show performers in the nation will celebrate the dedication of the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. In addition to aerobatics and formation flying demonstrations, the Lone Star Flight Museum’s aircraft will present a World War II demonstration complete with a powerful pyrotechnic display with strafing, dogfights and more. Ground participation will include vintage firetrucks, etc., simulating the attack on Pearl Harbor, as well as concessions, vendors, exhibits, safety seminar and a special appearance by NASA astronauts. In addition, the Nassau Bay hot air space shuttle balloon will be on site. For information on either of these events contact Mary Joe Naschke 409/ 762-3930.