Theodore Hamady

Theodore Hamady holds degrees in Modern European History and Business from the University of Michigan and an MBA in International Business from George Washington University. He is a historian and published author of the highly acclaimed historical book The Nieuport 28: America’s First Fighter, reviews of which can be found at www.nieuport28.com. He has also contributed to books on aviation history and aviation art; and he has published numerous articles, one of which was named Best Article of the Year by the editors of Air Power History, published by the USAF Historical Foundation. Hamady is an avid collector of aviation art and associated memorabilia. He recently contributed artifacts and assisted in the production of the World War I American Expeditionary Forces art gallery exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM). Recognized as an “outstanding volunteer” by NASM, he is presently completing his 29th year of service there as a research historian.