JOIN US. . . AT THE NATIONAL SKYDIVING MUSEUM WEEKEND CELEBRATION!
Make your reservations now!!! Celebrate 50 years of skydiving. . . Joe Kittinger's 50th anniversary of his jump from space. . . the induction of the Class of 2010 into the National Skydiving Museum Hall of Fame!
 A mid-summer skydiving celebration honoring the "first man in space" is the centerpiece for one of the biggest fundraising events yet planned for the National Skydiving Museum. Fifty years ago, Air Force Capt. Joe Kittinger exited at 102,800 feet from a helium balloon over New Mexico, reaching a speed of 614 mph during a four-and-a-half minute free fall. The record still stands today, although there have been several attempts to better it.
The "National Skydiving Museum Weekend Honoring Joe Kittinger" will be held in DeLand, Florida the weekend of August 13-15. Kittinger’s jump was on August 16, 1960. Kittinger, who retired as a colonel and is now 81, plans to attend, as well as other skydiving luminaries. There will also be several activities during the weekend benefiting the Boy Scouts of America, another cause Kittinger supports, to commemorate their 100th Anniversary.
Click here for ways you can participate and sponsorship opportunities. . . get your tickets now!
Introducing the National Skydiving Museum Hall of Fame – Class of 2010
The National Skydiving Museum is proud to introduce the inaugural Class of 2010 inductees into its Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes and honors those, who through leadership, innovation and/ or outstanding achievements have defined, promoted, inspired and advanced skydiving at the highest and sustained levels in the past, present and for future generations of skydivers.
Congratulations to:
Lowell Bachman
Jerry Bird
Tiny Broadwick
Joe Crane
Joe Kittinger
Eilif Ness
William H. Ottley
Lewis Sanborn
Cheryl Stearns
Ted Strong
Gene Paul Thacker
Honorees will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a special dinner Saturday, August 14, during the Museum’s weekend of activities in DeLand, Florida. Tickets to the dinner are required and must be purchased by August 1. Seating is limited. Click here to purchase your tickets.
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