Steadham Acker was an internationally known aviation consultant, promoter and air show director. Born March 1896, Gadsden, Alabama. Naval aviator and instructor during World War I. First manager of Birmingham Municipal Airport, 1931-1944. Actively promoted aviation locally and nationally. Organizer and first president of Birmingham Aero Club, 1932. Managed 13 national air carnivals which attracted up to 20,000 spectators in one day. Directed outstanding air shows in other U.S. cities and in Great Britain and Argentina. Was presented Birmingham's "Man of the Year" trophy by Eddie Rickenbacker, 1944. Directed campaign resulting in law for unification of U.S. Armed Services. Died October 22, 1952. Inducted into Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame in 1984.

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