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Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame (319 words) |
 | Since then GAHF has been in continuous operation and is housed in the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), in Warner Robins. |
| GAHF eligibility is based on contributions to the advancement of aviation or manned space flight, including achievements as a civil or military pilot, aircraft designer, astronaut, or leader in the fields of aviation or human space travel. |
| Candidates, who may be living or deceased, must have been born in Georgia, lived in Georgia for at least four years, made their contributions in Georgia, or made contributions elsewhere while living in the state. |
| Naval Aviation in World War I (9151 words) |
| When the call came in April 1917, one air station was operating, 48 aviators and students were available; 54 aircraft were on hand, but none of them had been designed for the work that would be required. |
| Spencer on 8 November 1917, under orders to establish and command a station for the purpose of training pilots and mechanics and conducting coastal patrols, marked the beginning of the present NAS North Island. |
| Established for the purpose of testing the capabilities of aviation to operate with fleet forces, the new command marked the beginning of a permanent provision for aviation in fleet organization. |
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