Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame Inducts Lacy & Collins

WICHITA, KAN. – Pilot and aviation businessman, Clay Lacy, will be inducted into the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame, November 5, 2011 at ceremonies to be held at the Kansas Aviation Museum, along with SR-71 test pilot, Ken Collins.

Lacy’s career included a stint in the U.S. Air Force, the airlines, air racing, aircraft sales, the air charter business, and as a director and videographer specializing in air-to-air sequences for Hollywood films and television commercials. In October 1964, Lacy introduced the first business jet to Van Nuys Airport (VNY), and from 1964 to 1967, he worked as manager of Learjet sales in 11 western states. In 1968, Lacy established the first jet charter service west of the Mississippi River. Lacy is still owner and chief executive officer of Clay Lacy Aviation.

Ken Collins, famed SR-71 test pilot, will also be inducted, and pilots Micky Axton and Tex Johnston will be inducted posthumously.



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