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Our Enshrinees
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Pilot & Entrepreneur
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Enshrined: 1999
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Birth: September 14, 1921
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Death: August 22, 2013
Paul Howard Poberezny
- Worked as a civilian flying instructor at the U.S. Army Primary Flying School in Helena, Arkansas, during World War II. He later enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves where he served as a ferry pilot, then later received a commission and service pilot wings.
- Assigned to Korea in 1952 where he flew C-47s.
- Founded the Experimental Aircraft association (EAA) in 1953 and was the organization’s first president, serving for 36 years.
- Instrumental in organizing the EAA’s week-long fly-in and conventions which attract over 12,000 aircraft and 850,000 participants to Oshkosh, Wisconsin each year.
- Attained all seven aviation wings offered by the military glider pilot, service pilot, rated pilot, liaison pilot, senior pilot, Army aviator and command pilot.
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Pilot & Entrepreneur
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Enshrined: 1999
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Birth: September 14, 1921
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Death: August 22, 2013
You’re Invited 2023 Enshrinement
Join us for the “Oscar Night of Aviation” as we induct a new group of aviation leaders into the National Aviation Hall of Fame!
Friday, September 22, 2023
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