    
    <center><h2>2024 Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinees announced</H2></center>
    <i>Contact:Jim McCormick&nbsp;&nbsp;jrm@aviationky.org                                                                                  </i><BR><BR>
    <div>Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - <span style="font-size:20px">The Twenty-Eight Annual Hall of Fame Enshrinement ceremony will occur on October 19, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Class of 2024 includes:<br />
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<strong>Ralph G. Anderson (1923-2010)</strong>, a Kentucky-born engineer and philanthropist, was a true inspiration. He founded Belcan, one of the nation&#39;s largest engineering firms, after serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. His dedication to education was unparalleled, as he funded scholarships and engineering programs at the University of Kentucky and other institutions. Anderson&#39;s involvement in his Kentucky community, contributing to historical preservation, agricultural initiatives, and state park development, was a testament to his commitment to making a difference.<br />
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<strong>W. Sidney Park (1899-1988)</strong> pioneered aerial photography. He developed innovative surveying and camera technologies and played a crucial role in establishing the industry. Park co-founded Bowman Airfield, which became the first home of the U.S. Army Air Corps Reserve in Kentucky. He then founded Bowman-Park Aero Co., which took the first aerial surveys of Louisville Gas &amp; Electric. Park&#39;s company, Park Aerial Surveys, went on to map thousands of miles for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and played a significant role in creating topographic maps and geodetic control for infrastructure projects.<br />
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<strong>General B. Chance Saltzman</strong>, a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, is the second Chief of Space Operations for the United States Space Force. His career began with a focus on missiles and space in the U.S. Air Force. He served in combat operations and strategic planning leadership roles, including flight commander for reconnaissance satellite constellations. General Saltzman also attended the USAF Weapons School and became an instructor.<br />
In 2016, he was hand-picked to lead a new military structure focused on multi-domain command and control. This experience proved to be instrumental in establishing the U.S. Defense Department Joint All-Domain Command and Control, a structure designed to maximize the impact of U.S. military assets across all domains, including space.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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The Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame, a beacon of diversity and excellence, has recognized honorees since 1996 for their contributions and achievements in aviation and aerospace. Those honored represent a wide range of military and civilian pilots, scientists, administrators, and corporate leaders and companies, showcasing the breadth and depth of talent in our community.</span></div>
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