Paul Bowen

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Most often perched in the open tail-gunner's position of a World War II era B-25 bomber, internationally renowned aerial photographer Paul Bowen has been capturing the elegance and essence of commercial airplanes for more than 40 years. His stunning images have graced more than 1,000 magazine covers and countless advertisements, and prominent corporate aircraft companies rely upon his unmatched technique to showcase their latest and greatest. The consummate professional, Bowen often finds his best shots while flying at 200 miles per hour in below-freezing temperatures just before dawn.
Inducted in 2013.
Portrait Location: Hall of Fame Hallway

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San Diego Air & Space Museum

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