The Texas Hall of Fame honors Texans who have made outstanding contributions to the development, growth, or preservation of aviation. The Class of 2002 inductees are: Tony Bingelis, a leader in homebuilt aviation technology; Dr. James Henry (Red) Duke, founder and medical director of Life Flight Operations; Dr. George H. Lane, a participant in developing formation tactics with the 8-26 Marauder during WWII; Lloyd Parker Nolen, father of the Warbird Preservation Movement and founder of the Confederate Air Force; and Jeana Yeager, who established the first nonstop, unrefueled around the world flight record with partner Dick Rutan.
The Texas Aviation Hall of Fame is proud to honor the five new members for induction during the 5th Annual Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala to be held on November 8, 2002.