Inductees and Articles - WAHF 40

WAHF Founder Carl Guell
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WAHF Founder Carl Guell

By John Dorcey Jan. 1, 2026

Carl E. Guell had a teacher’s patience, an aviator’s confidence, and a preservationist’s instinct. Long before the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame existed he was already doing the work that would define it - collecting stories, documenting scenes from the sky, and showing people why aviation matters.
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The Archie Henkelmann Story
Archie Henkelmann with Cub and Motorcycle
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The Archie Henkelmann Story

By David Henkelmann Oct. 1, 2023

Born in the Town of Hewitt in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in 1931, Archie Henkelmann made his mark in the world of aviation as an instructor and supervisor at the Janesville Vocational School, now known as Blackhawk Technical College.
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The Shooting Down of Admiral Yamamoto
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WAHF: 40 YEARS, 40 STORIES

The Shooting Down of Admiral Yamamoto

By John Dodds Jan. 20, 2026

James Michener was a Navy officer in World War II in the South Pacific where his duties took him to various exotic isles.
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