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John W. Underwood - VAA’s 2011 inductee is John W. Underwood of Glendale, California. Author of 10 aviation books and numerous articles concerning aviation history, John has had a lifelong fascination with airplanes since his was a little boy of 7. Later, as an aviation technical writer and illustrator, he earned a living in the industry, all the while amassing a vast collection of photographs and aeronautical materials. His work in the center of one of aviation’s most active locations, the Los Angeles basin, saw him working for Lockheed under Kelly Johnson, being friends with famed test pilot Tony LeVier (with whom John worked on the restoration of a Velie Monocoupe), air racing and test pilot Gordon Israel, Alden Brown (designer of the Brown racer), and even Douglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan. John’s dedication to “getting history right” often sees him lending materials and photos to other authors so more people can be made aware of exactly what happened when. VAA is pleased to include him in its Hall of Fame, honoring his contributions to the modern-day efforts to keep the world of vintage aircraft alive and vibrant through his writings and research. (Video Bio) |
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VINTAGE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME (established 1993)
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2011: John W. Underwood (View Video Bio)
2010: Morton Lester (View Video Bio)
2009: Stephen Pitcairn (View Video Bio) (Timeless Voices Video)
2008: Bill Pancake (View Video Bio)
2007: Chester Peek, Ph.D. (View Video Bio) (Timeless Voices Video)
2006: Charlie Harris (View Video Bio)
2005: Richard Knutson, Charlie Nelson
2004: Espie “Butch” Joyce
2003: Al Kelch, Nick Rezich
2002: John M. Miller (Timeless Voices Video)
2001: Ted Koston, Roy Wicker
2000: Jack Cox
1999: Gene Chase, Tom Flock, Edward C. Wegner
1997: Harold Armstrong, Ann Pellegreno, Paul Poberezny, Jim Younkin
1995: Joe Juptner, Cole Palen, Kelly Viets
1993: E. E. “Buck” Hilbert (Timeless Voices Video), George York