Clifford
W. Henderson was arguably the most prominent producer if air shows in the
United States. Considered a genius of promotion and organization, the
events he organized were recognized on the World Stage and greatly
contributed to public acceptance of aviation in its "Golden Age of
Flight."
Cliff’s motivation was that of an
entrepreneur driven by vision and a passion for aviation. This was
combined with his belief in the utility of the airplane as it relates to
commerce and transportation at a time when the airplane had not yet been
embraced publicly as other than a novelty.
His contributions were honored in 1984
by the National Aeronautic Association and the Federation Aeronautique
Internationale, as follows:
- Establishing and promoting many National Air
Races
- Inspiring aviators to design and build more
sophisticated, faster airplanes
- Promoting and organizing air shows, which
helped foster the development of General Aviation
- Service above and beyond during World War II in
North Africa
- A lifetime devoted to the advancement and
promotion of aviation during the early days
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Marian Marsh Henderson at the 2001 Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony
with Hall of Fame artist, Teresa Stokes.
