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Robert "Poppy" Newman Flying the Hump Award
Tue, Dec 08
|Location is TBD
The Poppy Newman Flying the Hump Award is a semi-annual award given to a veteran or thier family members that are interested in the aerospace industry!
Time & Location
Dec 08, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location is TBD
Last available date
About the event
Poppy Newman Award Overview
The Poppy Newman Award honors the legacy of a remarkable WWII pilot who bravely flew the Hump over the Himalayas to supply the Allies in the Pacific. This prestigious award is presented to one selectee twice a year.
Award Benefits
Ride along flight experience
Tour of SpaceX facilities
Day at an air show
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