Congressman demands Aviation Hall of Fame not sell artifacts

U.S. Rep. Mike Turner has sent a letter to the National Aviation Hall of Fame demanding the nonprofit “cease and desist” any consideration of selling artifacts to raise money.

Turner, R-Dayton, released the letter Wednesday to NAHF chairman William R. Harris Jr..

In the letter, Turner said he learned of the allegation since the congressman launched a congressional probe into the finances of the nonprofit, which has financially struggled.

The Hall of Fame is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

“Throughout my ongoing investigation, I have found that due to NAHF’s troubling financial situation the NAHF has considered disposing of or selling NAHF artifacts,” Turner said in a statement Wednesday. “I am calling on the NAHF and NAHF’s Board to immediately cease and desist.”

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