Sun, Mar 04, 2012
Third Annual Outstanding Aviator Award To Be Presented March
28th
The Wings Club will honor the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders with the
third annual Outstanding Aviator Award. The Outstanding Aviator
Award was created by the Wings Club in partnership with IAWA (the
International Aviation Women's Association). The mission of the
award is to recognize airmen and airwomen whose actions have made
major contributions to aviation and/or security and serve as
leadership role models.
Doolitle Raider Launch
The presentation of this year’s Award will take place at
The Wings Club’s Annual Meeting, to be held on the evening of
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at The Yale Club in New York City. Ken
Gazzola, past president and Chairman of the Historical and
Educational Committee, and IAWA board members will present the
award to Doolittle Raider, Major Thomas C. Griffin, who will be in
attendance.
The Doolittle Raid, on April 18, 1942, was the first air raid by
the US to strike the Japanese Home Islands during World War II. The
mission was led by Lt. Col. James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle
who led sixteen Army B-25 medium bombers off the deck of the Navy
Carrier Hornet and bombed five major cities in the Japanese home
island, including the capital city of Tokyo. Although there were a
number of enemy planes in the air, none of the American bombers
were damaged or shot down. The raid resulted in a tremendous boost
in American morale. Each of the Doolittle’s Raiders received
the Distinguished Flying Cross for his epic mission.
Recognizing significant achievements that contribute to the
advancement of aeronautical and aviation matters, The Wings Club
recognizes and honors people throughout the year with the
Distinguished Achievement Award, Distinguished Scholar Awards and
the Outstanding Aviator Award. The Club also hosts Aviation Leader
Series Luncheons that feature keynote speeches by industry
leaders.
IAWA is an international organization for women who hold senior
positions in the aviation and aerospace industry including airline,
airport, finance, insurance, law, manufacturing, operations,
suppliers and government. As the industry adjusts to worldwide
economic and political change, women are assuming greater and more
visible roles. Through annual global conferences, regional
receptions, IAWA publications and newsletters, and programs, IAWA
provides a forum to share views on matters of importance to the
industry, as well as to women generally.
Previous recipients of this award were the Tuskegee Airmen and the
Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP).
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