 October
3, 2007 – Collingswood, New Jersey -- Aviation
enthusiast and commercial pilot, Academy Award Winner
Cliff Robertson will be receiving the 2007 National
Aeronautic Association (NAA) Wesley L. McDonald Elder
Statesman of Aviation Award on October 29th.The
award, established in 1954, is presented annually to
individuals who have made contributions of significant
value to aeronautics over a period of years, and who
have exhibited qualities of patriotism, integrity, moral
courage, and character worthy of emulation. Other
notables who have received the award in previous years
include Glenn Martin, Jimmy Doolittle, Barry Goldwater,
and Scott Crossfield.
This year Wesley L. McDonald's name was added to the
award in honor of the past NAA chairman.
Commenting on the award, Mr. Robertson said "I am
very grateful to everyone at the NAA for selecting me to
receive this honor, and I look forward to meeting
everyone on the 29th."
Then, on November 9th and 10th, Mr. Robertson will be
attending the 2007 Blue Angel Homecoming Air Show at the
National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida.
The National Museum of Naval Aviation is proud to
share a home with the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels flight
demonstration squadron. During the 2007 season, the Blue
Angels perform practice air shows over Naval Air Station
Pensacola most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 8:30
a.m. In addition, following most of the Wednesday
practices, there are autograph sessions with the pilots
inside the National Museum of Naval Aviation. Admission
to the Blue Angel practices is free and open to the
public.
The annual Blue Angel Homecoming Air Show is an event
greatly anticipated by aviation enthusiasts nationwide,
and this year's show promises to be as exciting as ever.
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Mr. Robertson is available for interview by
appointment, please contact Steve Thompson, Thompson
Communications,
steve@thomcomm.net
For Additional Information on The National Aeronautic
Association, go to
www.naa.aero.
For Additional Information on The National Museum of
Naval Aviation go to
www.navalaviationmuseum.org. |
