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John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston invited Richard Hansen, Airport Journals owner, and Rhisa Oler to join them at their table during this year's Legends awards dinner. Over 600 serious aviation personalities and Legends filled the ballroom at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate the 7th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards on Jan. 22, 2010.
A mixture of Legends of air and space, industry leaders, aviation entrepreneurs and other extraordinary people were honored. The event host and official Ambassador of Aviation, John Travolta, welcomed and introduced the event's emcee, Sean Tucker. Tucker, an aerobatic air show performer extraordinaire, injected the evening with the same passion and energy he dedicates to his air performances. While dinner was served, two aviation short films were introduced to the audience: Wings Over the Rockies and a clip from Northern Lights, a movie in production.
Title sponsor of this most exclusive annual aviation event, Bombardier, held a special "Legends of Lear" show the night before, with a variety of Lear jets on display in addition to the debut of the new Lear 85. Music was provided by the "Rat Pack," a musical group flown in that evening from Las Vegas. A WWII hangar at Van Nuys Airport transformed into a glamorous red carpet event, and guests were served a great fare of food and drink. |
