We have exciting news to report concerning the development of our new, self-sufficient heritage and technology facility at the former Quonset Naval Air Station. This three-phase, $6 million project will include a recreation-based family attraction, educational center, events facility and workforce development hub. A large element of its appeal will be its focus on the […]
This year’s group includes a living World War II bomber pilot, a Marine helicopter pilot from Barrington killed in action in Grenada, and four heroes from Vietnam: three living Army helicopter pilots who flew hundreds of hours of combat, plus a deceased pilot from the Navy’s only assault helicopter squadron. The Hall of Fame will also honor the manager of the first scheduled commercial airline service to Hiilsgrove/TF Green Airport, as well as the avid private pilot who founded the Gregg’s Restaurant chain.
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.
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.
This year’s group includes a living World War II bomber pilot, a Marine helicopter pilot from Barrington killed in action in Grenada, and four heroes from Vietnam: three living Army helicopter pilots who flew hundreds of hours of combat, plus a deceased pilot from the Navy’s only assault helicopter squadron. The Hall of Fame will also honor the manager of the first scheduled commercial airline service to Hiilsgrove/TF Green Airport, as well as the avid private pilot who founded the Gregg’s Restaurant chain.
This year’s group includes a living World War II bomber pilot, a Marine helicopter pilot from Barrington killed in action in Grenada, and four heroes from Vietnam: three living Army helicopter pilots who flew hundreds of hours of combat, plus a deceased pilot from the Navy’s only assault helicopter squadron. The Hall of Fame will also honor the manager of the first scheduled commercial airline service to Hiilsgrove/TF Green Airport, as well as the avid private pilot who founded the Gregg’s Restaurant chain.
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 […]
At the request of a majority of our honoree families, we are delaying the 2021 Honors Dinner until (tentatively) April of 2022.
Much of 2021 has been dominated by the sale of the building on Post Road in North Kingstown. Take a look at what our volunteers accomplished!
Much of 2021 has been dominated by the sale of the building on Post Road in North Kingstown. Take a look at what our volunteers accomplished!
ame to receive the Aero Club’s Six-State Award-of-Excellence for the strong effort put forth by the RIAHOF in preserving Rhode Island’s rich aviation history.
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 […]