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The RCACF field was started in 1952, over 70 years ago. It is named after Don T. Lowe.
The career of Mr. Lowe
1952: Worldwide Air Force Champion
Earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering
World War II pilot who flew B-24s, B-25s, and B-26s
Has commercial, single and multi-engine aircraft licenses
Worked in research and development at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Retired from the military as a major
Worked for 33 years as a civilian at Aerospace Engineer in research and development at
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Directed the development of remotely piloted vehicles for 12 years
Served as AMA vice president for four years
Served as AMA president for nine years
Designed the Phoenix series
Flew RC aerobatic in competition for years
Judged various contests, including international contests
Writer for the modeling press for 27 years
Honors:
Received the Paul Tissandier Diploma from the Federation Aéronautique Internationale
for services to aeronautics and airsports
1979: AMA Meritorious Service Award
1988: Vintage Radio Control Society Hall of Fame
1988: Howard McEntee Award
1991: Model Aviation Hall of Fame
1996: AMA Meritorious Service Award
1996: AMA Fellow