The names of those to be honoured by Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) in 2005 have been announced. The Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) will receive the Belt of Orion Award for Excellence. Four distinguished individuals will be inducted as Members:

Commodore A.B.F. Fraser-Harris, DSC & Bar (1916 - 2003), for his contributions to Canadian naval aviation

Colonel Chris A. Hadfield, MSC, OO (1959 - ), for his work as an astronaut with NASA and the Canadian Space Agency

Group Captain Kenneth C. Maclure, AFC, CD (1914 - 1988), for his pioneering work as a polar air navigator

C. Eric B. McConachie (1927 - ), for his development and marketing work on the Canadair Regional Jet

The Induction Dinner is scheduled to be held at The Westin Edmonton Hotel, Edmonton, AB, on Saturday, 4 June 2005. Look for further details soon on Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame website: http://www.cahf.ca

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