Marion was a founding member of the International Aerobatic Club, taught aerobatics at the basic and advanced levels, and tutored many young aerobatic pilots for more than 50 years. He flew air shows throughout the continental United States from the late 1940s to the early 1990s. He retired from the air show circuit but continued to council, tutor, and announce for young aerobatic hopefuls and attended several air shows, including AirVenture, each year.
Marion's awards and accomplishments during his aviation career were numerous and included 1952 National Aerobatic Champion; 1965 Madame Claire Chennault Aerobatic Award; Mayor Honors Awards in 1965, 1966, 1967, for achievements in aviation; IAC Hall of Fame induction in 1988; and ICAS Hall of Fame induction in 2006.
Excerpts from EAA News.
R.E. Moon
Marion was a founding member of the International Aerobatic Club, taught aerobatics at the basic and advanced levels, and tutored many young aerobatic pilots for more than 50 years. He flew air shows throughout the continental United States from the late 1940s to the early 1990s. He retired from the air show circuit but continued to council, tutor, and announce for young aerobatic hopefuls and attended several air shows, including AirVenture, each year.
Marion's awards and accomplishments during his aviation career were numerous and included 1952 National Aerobatic Champion; 1965 Madame Claire Chennault Aerobatic Award; Mayor Honors Awards in 1965, 1966, 1967, for achievements in aviation; IAC Hall of Fame induction in 1988; and ICAS Hall of Fame induction in 2006.
Excerpts from EAA News.
R.E. Moon
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