Served For 15 Years; Says Will Pursue Other Interests In Aviation, Air Shows

The Lone Star Flight Museum and Texas Aviation Hall of Fame announced Thursday it has accepted the resignation of Ralph Royce as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Museum. Royce has served in this capacity since 1991. Current Vice President of the Museum, Larry Gregory, will assume Royce's duties.

"I cannot thank the volunteers and staff enough, for they have helped make this organization into the world recognized collection of aircraft and aviation memorabilia that it is," said Royce. "I have had a wonderful ride but I have been planning this for some time. There are a couple of things I want to try in the aviation and air show worlds, and now is a good time to try them."

Representatives with The Lone Star Flight Museum tell ANN Royce will continue to serve the museum in a consulting capacity.

"It is hard to imagine the Lone Star Flight Museum and the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame without Ralph Royce. He has played a crucial role in the development of the Lone Star Flight Museum and the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame," said Robert L. Waltrip, founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Museum. "Without Ralph's strong leadership and the commitment of our Board, supporters and volunteers, we would not have the world class physical plant, the world class aircraft collection and the world class reputation we enjoy today."

"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Ralph Royce for his fifteen years of service," said Marshall Cloyd, Chairman of the Museum's Board of Directors. "His daily presence will be missed but we are pleased that Ralph will continue to contribute to the Museum as a consultant. We also feel that we have a fine successor in Larry Gregory and look forward to his leadership."

The Lone Star Flight Museum is home to an award winning, flying collection of over 40 historically significant aircraft. Along with the prestigious Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, the organization is regarded as one of the premiere aviation museums in the country.

The Lone Star Flight Museum and The Texas Aviation Hall of Fame are located at the Galveston International Airport (GLS), next to Moody Gardens and the new Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark.

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