DC-3 Prop Memorial

This propeller is representative of both the history of aviation as well as a part of the history of SOSU's aviation program. Immediately below the prop are plaques remembering two fallen SOSU aviators: Jake Marcum and Lynn Mathew.

The DC-3 propeller and plaques were dedicated in April of 2003 and unveiled to the public at the annual Alumni Awards Banquet. The prop was placed adjacent to the ASI Student Pavillion since it was Jake Marcum who originally suggested the concept of a place where aviation students could relax at the airport and watch airplanes.

The plaques memorializing Jake and Lynn were donated by SOSU's Alpha Eta Rho and Women in Aviation, International chapters.