Fredericksburg, Virginia

Inducted in 1979, Sidney L. Shannon opened the Shannon Airport in 1960. He was largely responsible for the growth of aviation in the Fredericksburg area, which in turn led to local business growth. In 1976 he opened the Shannon Air Museum, which housed his collection of antique and historic aircraft. His collection was donated to the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society and is on display at the Virginia Aviation Museum.