Topic: 10/25: SD Air & Space inducts Scott Carpenter
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 07-25-2008 12:01 AM
San Diego Air & Space Museum release
San Diego Air & Space Museum selects "Class of 2008" aviation and space legends for induction into the Museum's International Aerospace Hall of Fame
On October 25th, the San Diego Air & Space Museum is honoring national and international air & space legends at its 45th Hall of Fame Induction and Gala. Each honoree was selected for their historic contributions to aviation, space, or aviation technology.
This spectacular evening attracts numerous air and space legends to San Diego and will honor the "Distinguished Class of 2008:" Scott Carpenter, one of the Original Mercury Seven "Right Stuff" Astronauts; The Tuskegee Airmen represented by Roscoe Brown and Lee Archer; John & Martha King, King Schools; Dr. J. Robert Beyster, founder of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC); Steve Pisanos, of the original Eagle Squadrons; and General Bob Cardenas, USAF Flying Wing Test Pilot.
Planned for the evening of October 25, 2008 in the San Diego Air & Space Museum Pavilion of Flight, guests join the honorees for an evening of fun and extraordinary recognition, as each attendee is offered an experiential peek into the lives of these living legends.
"We're especially pleased to honor the Class of 2008 because these pioneers have not only pushed back the frontiers of air and space exploration, they've also become strong positive role models for today's youth," said Jim Kidrick, San Diego Air & Space Museum President and CEO. "Aviation and space exploration, as embodied by the people we honor in our Hall of Fame, is a metaphor for the American pioneering spirit. It's a critical part of our legacy as a world technology leader. We must inspire today's kids to tackle the tough science, technology, engineering and math challenges, which lie ahead. October 25th will be an evening San Diegans will remember for a long time, and not want to miss. It's our chance to honor these legends on behalf of every San Diegan."
The San Diego Air & Space Museum's International Aerospace Hall of Fame is composed of hundreds of air and space pilots, engineers, inventors and innovators, along with adventurers, scientists and industry leaders. NASA Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts, and Russian cosmonauts are honored in the Hall of Fame, plus famous flying pioneers such as the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh and Chuck Yeager. Other notable inductees include Jack Northrop, William Boeing, Reuben H. Fleet, Glenn Curtiss, Walter Zable Sr., Fran Bera, Wally Schirra, T. Claude Ryan, Jimmy Doolittle Jr., Frederick Rohr and Waldo Waterman.
"Inspiring kids to undertake tough science and engineering challenges is only the first step," Kidrick said. "We must also give them the resources they need to complete hard science education majors."
In November 2006, the San Diego Air & Space Museum launched its Hall of Fame Engineering Scholarship endowment fund drive. A part of the proceeds from the October 2008 Hall of Fame Gala Celebration will be used to build this scholarship fund with the goal of providing a full five year engineering scholarship to a deserving San Diego area graduating high school senior.
ejectr Member
Posts: 1751 From: Killingly, CT Registered: Mar 2002
posted 07-25-2008 06:37 AM
Another honor well deserved. Congratulations Mr. Carpenter!
Lou Chinal Member
Posts: 1306 From: Staten Island, NY Registered: Jun 2007
posted 07-25-2008 10:46 AM
Congratulations Scott! Hope to see you in San Diego in Oct.
-Lou
machbusterman Member
Posts: 1778 From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland Registered: May 2004
posted 07-26-2008 01:11 AM
And wonderful too that one of San Diego's own is being honored too... BGEN Bob Cardenas. All the honorees are incredibly worthy.
albatron Member
Posts: 2732 From: Stuart, Florida Registered: Jun 2000
posted 07-26-2008 03:42 PM
Congrats to not only Scott Carpenter but Steve Pisanos and Bob Cardenas. Well deserved!
All 3 will be at Spacefest as well, come and see them there.
FFrench Member
Posts: 3161 From: San Diego Registered: Feb 2002
posted 10-27-2008 12:01 AM
Well, that was a FUN night!
Carpenter gazes at a portrait of his younger self...
... a print of the painting made especially for his induction, that will now hang in the museum.
The Commander takes the commander's chair...
Energize!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 10-27-2008 12:17 AM
quote:Originally posted by FFrench: Energize!
Heard just moments earlier... "Scotty, this is Scotty, two to beam down..."
albatron Member
Posts: 2732 From: Stuart, Florida Registered: Jun 2000
posted 10-27-2008 10:52 AM
I was right up the road in Lancaster but committed to events there, wish I could have come down.
Did you have any photos of Steve Pisanos and Bob Cardenas you can share Francis?
KC Stoever Member
Posts: 1012 From: Denver, CO USA Registered: Oct 2002
posted 10-27-2008 02:59 PM
What great pics, Francis.
Carpenter looks like he's cracking up with laughter in the "Energize" scene. What fun!
Jay Chladek Member
Posts: 2272 From: Bellevue, NE, USA Registered: Aug 2007
posted 10-27-2008 03:48 PM
Considering Scott was what I consider the first NASA "science officer" astronaut, I would say the Trek scenes are appropriate.
FFrench Member
Posts: 3161 From: San Diego Registered: Feb 2002
posted 10-27-2008 06:03 PM
Here is Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's congratulation message during the induction ceremonies.
FFrench Member
Posts: 3161 From: San Diego Registered: Feb 2002
posted 10-27-2008 08:26 PM
quote:Originally posted by albatron: Did you have any photos of Steve Pisanos and Bob Cardenas you can share Francis?
Hi Al, sorry you couldn't join us - it was a fun evening. I didn't take any personal photos of Cardenas or Pisanos, and we are still awaiting our official photos - but here are a couple our graphics staff took of the prints signing.
bruce Member
Posts: 916 From: Fort Mill, SC, USA Registered: Aug 2000
posted 10-27-2008 08:32 PM
Congratulations Scott along with Steve Pisanos and Bob Cardenas! And thanks to Francis - I especially enjoy the photo of you and Carpenter taken on the bridge of "Uhura 7"!
Best, Bruce
albatron Member
Posts: 2732 From: Stuart, Florida Registered: Jun 2000
posted 10-27-2008 09:26 PM
Cheers Francis! I surely wish I could've been there, what a fabulous event.