USS JFK Carrier Project in RI
RI Aviation Hall of Fame
Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame's USS John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Project
Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc., (RIAHOF), plans to develop a world-class, financially self-sufficient family attraction, education and job training center, museum and memorial on the
Aquidneck Island (Newport) side of Rhode Island’s beautiful Narragansett Bay, featuring the retired aircraft carrier John F Kennedy as the centerpiece.
To be successful in today's environment,we know we must offer something exciting and dynamic; an attraction that will appeal to everyone - not just veterans and military buffs. This venue must draw younger generations, women, children and minority groups. And it must draw them more than once.
Look through our site to discover some of the reasons we think this project is perfect for Rhode Island, including the overall vision of the park,why there is magic in the name "John F. Kennedy" in Southern New England,RI Aviation Hall of Fame's eleven years of experience, our leadership team, and established local political and financial support.
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January 10, 2012
The 9th Annual RI Aviation Hall of Fame Dinner Registration Now Available!
This year we will honor ten people, to include Parker DuPouy, a Providence native and Brown University grad who joined the famed Flying Tigers and flew in combat in China during the early days of World War II. We will also recognize Robert Murphy, another Providence native who graduated from Providence College, went on to law school and was instrumental in the drafting of much of this country's aviation legislation and the creation of the Civil Aeronautics Board.
Other honorees include two bomber pilots who were POWs in Europe: Roland Stumpff of Barrington and Michael Gold of Newport.
Click here to view the full invitation.
Click here to register online.
January 9, 2012
Impressive Veteran's Day Tribute from USAA and the NFL!
Take a look at this series of impressive images taken during service appreciation week this past November, 2010, at a number of major NFL Stadiums throughout the country, brought to us by USAA.
December 20 , 2011
T-shirts are in! Choose from RI, CV-67 or CVA-67, in multiple styles & colors!
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December 6 , 2011
The 2012 RI Aviation Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012. More details will be posted here soon!
December 5 , 2011
Please Join us for our Annual Holiday Party and Toys for Tots Drive on Tues., Dec. 13!
If you live in the southern New England area, please join us for a get-together and some Christmas cheer! Here are the details:
Where: JFK/Saratoga Headquarters
6854 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI
When: Tuesday, December 13 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Our custom is to ask that you bring an unwrapped toy as a donation to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to brighten a child's holiday season in these tough times. Marines will be in attendance to accept the gifts! We will also have snacks, refreshments, and a holiday raffle. There is no charge to attend, but we ask that you reply to this email (or leave a message at 401-398-7087) if you plan to attend, so that we can make sure we have enough food and beverage on hand! Save the date - we look forward to seeing you!
Volunteers Paul Haas (dressed as Ted Williams) and Rich Picard in North Kingstown. Click for more.
November 17, 2011
Pictures and Video from the North Kingstown Veteran's Day Parade
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November 3, 2011
Call for Help: USS JFK Rhode Island Project Looking for Area Reps Nationwide
VADM Herb Browne, Skipper from 1989 to 1990, and his wife Jill (R) speak with JFK sailors at the 2011 reunion.
Photo courtesy Bob Haner/USS JFK Association
At the recent reunion held in Norfolk, JFK Project leader Frank Lennon received a warm reception from former crew members eager to learn about progress in our efforts to bring "Big John" to Rhode Island. Many asked what they could do to help bring this dream to fruition.
As a first step, we need to reach out to the 70,000 or so sailors, marines and air crew who served aboard USS John F. Kennedy. So far we have good contact information on only a tiny fraction of those shipmates.
One way to do that is to establish a network of JFK sailors in every state and large city in the nation. We would provide supplies, information and guidance to this team, who would then reach out in their own local areas to spread the word and identify more shipmates.
Several of you at the reunion volunteered to serve in that capacity, and we will be getting more information out to you shortly.
If you are interested in helping out in this way, please respond to this message with your contact information, or call HQ at (401) 398-1000.
Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization, recognized by the IRS. As such, all donations are tax-deductible.
