Archive for August 2024
20 Under 40 Class of 2024: Chris Hicks
I am extremely honored and humbled to be invited to join my fellow awardees in this 20 under 40, 2024. The Warbird community is such a unique and amazing group!…
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Sean “Skippy” VanHatten’s love of flying was sparked on an EAA Young Eagles flight at 9 years old which led him to building and flying RC airplanes through his adolescence.…
Read More20 Under 40 Class of 2024: James Webb
James Webb’s aviation journey began at the age of 13 with his first helicopter flight in Southern California, following years of “practicing” on PC flight simulators. By 18, he had…
Read More20 Under 40 Class of 2024: Lindy Linebaugh
Lindy Linebaugh is a rising star in the warbird industry, quickly gaining recognition for her work promoting warbird organizations, air shows, and one of the world’s most famous P-51 Mustangs,…
Read More20 Under 40 Class of 2024: Josh Miller
Josh Millers’ passion for warbirds began at a young age, while having family members who served in WW2 his passion grew, especially towards the warbirds. His great grandfather Sgt Walter…
Read More20 Under 40 Class of 2024: Keegan Chetwynd
Keegan Chetwynd is the Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach. Leading a team of 30 staff and over 250 volunteers, the Museum has…
Read More20 Under 40 Class of 2024: Katrina Hodges
Dear NWOC, I want to say thank you for selecting me among the many nominees who were submitted. It is an honor to be among some of the most prestigious…
Read More20 Under 40 Class of 2024: Joe Greene
Joseph is the first in his family to start flying and has been around aircraft and warbirds since he was 14. He began in aviation by joining an Aviation Explorer…
Read More20 Under 40 Class of 2024: Steven Koewler
Stephen is a warbird pilot, instructor, air racer, and mechanic. While still in high school, Stephen began his warbird career by volunteering at the California Capital Airshow in Sacramento, CA.…
Read More20 Under 40 Class of 2024: Bevan Dewes
Thank you for your email! What a surprise to have been selected as one of the recipients of this years awards! It’s a huge privilege to have been selected. I…
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