OX5 AVIATION PIONEERS

HISTORY & PURPOSES

The OX5 organization, which began as a two man conversation, was founded at Latrobe, PA, on August 27, 1955. On August 22, 1956, it was Registered and Enfranchised in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the OX5 club of America. The name has since been changed to OX5 Aviation Pioneers. It currently has enthusiastic groups of members in each of the 50 states and other parts of the world. Satellite clubs have been or are being established in each state, for the convenience of members. As a member of OX5 you will be entitled to both National and State organization affiliation. Annual dues are only $20.00 which covers the initiation fee and subscription to the OX5 NEWS.

The OX5 Aviation Pioneers is organized exclusively for the following education and scientific purposes:

(1) To compile and record in detail the historical and educational history of the development of air transportation.

(2) To perpetuate the memory of pioneer airmen and their great sacrifices, their accomplishments and contributions to the development of civil aviation and to do honor to all who pioneered in aviation, especially to (i) the thousands of pilots who learned to fly and operationally flew aircraft powered by the OX5 engine and (ii) persons who owned, were associated with, or who participated in the design, construction and maintenance of OX5 powered aircraft prior to December 31, 1940.

(3) To support projects and programs designed to increase safety and efficiency in the use of aircraft.

(4) To publish historical resumes and other information consistent with the educational objective.

(5) To encourage the establishment and operation of aviation museums and the collection of aviation memorabilia, particularly of the 1920-1940 era.

(6) To establish and maintain suitable ways of recognizing and honoring the names and achievements of aviation pioneers.

For more information click on the link History of the Aviation Pioneers