Minnesota Hall of Fame To Induct Six in 2012

The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame will be inducting six outstanding Minnesota aviation personalities this coming Spring. The six include Orville Brede, WWII veteran, instructor pilot, pilot examiner, charter pilot and FBO; Joseph Kimm, pioneer Northwest Airlines pilot, currently enjoying his 100^th year; Bryan Moon, artist, former Northwest Airlines VP, and President of MIA Hunters, whose mission is to recover remains of missing military airmen; Kenneth Neustel, veteran of the 82^nd Airborne and the leading skydiving record holder and parachute rigger/instructor in Minnesota; Raymond Rought; Vietnam veteran, and long-time Minnesota Director of Aeronautics; and Duane Wething, long-time pilot, aircraft rebuilder and the driving force in the development of the Detroit Lakes Airport. In addition the Hall of Fame will award the Best Aviation Writing and Best Aviation Art by a Minnesotan awards on the same evening. The Hall of Fame also plans to bestow two scholarships. The FAA District Office will also be making presentations. Mark your calendars for twenty-third annual Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame induction banquet on April 28, 2012 at the Ramada, Mall of America Hotel. Reservations will be available after January 1^st, 2012. Check the Hall of Fame’s website: mnaviationhalloffame.org for additional details.