On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame lost one of its strongest supporters and one of its loudest cheerleaders when Bob Galkin died at age 95.
In Memoriam: Bob Galkin (1926-2022)
In Memoriam: Richard “Dick” Ricker (1941-2021)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of one of our longest-serving volunteers, Dick Ricker, on Dec. 19, 2021. Never too busy to take on the most complex of projects, Dick was always there when you needed him. His quick wit and sense of humor were a welcome addition to every meeting, parade […]
In Memoriam: Brian Murphy (1943-2021)
The Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame family is saddened to hear of the passing of long-time supporter and friend, Brian Murphy. We first met the three Murphy brothers (Brian, Bob and Dick) in 2011 when we inducted their father, Robert T. Murphy, who was instrumental in the drafting of many federal statutes relating to […]
In Memoriam: Charlie Pitts (1963-2021)
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of our most dedicated and talented aviation volunteers, Charlie Pitts, who passed away on Jan. 17, 2021 at the age of 57. His love of planes was infinite, and he brought a smile, enthusiasm and expertise to all of the projects he […]
In Memoriam: Lt. Col. Joseph A. Zinno (1923-2019)
We were recently informed by his family that 2006 Inductee Lieutenant Colonel Joseph A. Zinno, USAF (Ret), passed away on June 17, 2019, at the age of 95. On an April morning in 1976 at Quonset Point, RI, the Olympian, a beautiful bird with 78 foot Mylar wings rose from the ground and flew eighty […]
In Memoriam: Lt. Col. Warren H. Smith, Jr. (1920-2018)
It is with sadness that we report that Lieutenant Colonel Warren H. Smith, Jr., USAF (Ret), who was inducted into the Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame in 2017, passed away at his life-long home in Lincoln, RI on September 9, 2018, at the age of 98. Smith led quite a career, retiring as a […]
In Memoriam: George B. Sullivan (1934-2018)
We are pleased to report that RI Aviation Hall of Fame has received a $15,000 grant in support of the preservation of its historic aircraft, the construction of aviation displays, and the continuation of its research about the state’s rich aviation history.
In Memoriam: LTG James Keck (1921-2018)
We are pleased to report that RI Aviation Hall of Fame has received a $15,000 grant in support of the preservation of its historic aircraft, the construction of aviation displays, and the continuation of its research about the state’s rich aviation history.