Pioneer Aviation Award Signed by Doolittle, Eaker, and Ryan (1953)

The Pioneer Aviation Award certificate presented to Donald A. Hall signed by Generals Jimmy Doolittle, Ira Eaker, and T. Claude Ryan. — Pioneer Aviation Award Signed by Doolittle, Eaker, and Ryan (1953) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

Presented on November 18, 1953, during the 50th Anniversary of Powered Flight, this prestigious national award honors Donald A. Hall for significant contributions to aviation during the first quarter century of flight (1903–1928). Decorated with an engraving of the 1903 Wright Flyer and a commemorative bronze medal on a blue silk ribbon, the certificate is hand-signed by three legends of American aerospace: air racing pioneer and Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle, Eighth Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker, and Ryan Airlines founder T. Claude Ryan.