Godspeed, Robert Pond

Gone West: Palm Springs Air Museum Founder Robert Pond

Bob Pond was a Naval Aviator during WWII who never lost his love of aviation. He later sponsored the “Pond Racer” airplane which was a purpose-built racing plane designed and built by Burt Rutan at Scaled Composites. Many years later, Bob moved along with his airplane collection to Southern California where he opened the Palm Springs Air Museum.

Mr. Pond passed away after suffering a brain hemorrhage. My condolences go out to his family and friends and my prayers go out for Mr. Pond.

Godspeed, Robert Pond.