Manassas, Virginia

Inducted in 2003, Frank R. Marshall played an important role in the founding and development of the Manassas Municipal Airport.  In 1959, he began operating the old Manassas Airport.  Under his leadership the number of based airplanes soared from four to over 50 and the number of hangars grew from four to ten.  However, for a variety of reasons, the old airport could not be expanded any more and was destined to be closed.  Marshall successfully led the fight to build a new Manassas Municipal Airport, which was dedicated in 1964.  He was also instrumental in the development of Warrenton-Fauquier Airport and in the operation of the Winchester Municipal Airport.  Marshall was a significant promoter of aviation in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  He owned and operated a major Piper Aircraft Dealership, Marshall Aviation, and was an active member in the Virginia Aviation Trades Association for many years.  He was honored by the Flying Circus as an Air Pioneer of Manassas, and the City of Manassas and the Manassas Airport Commission named an airport road in his honor – Frank Marshall Lane.