Paul Edward Garber

Biography

Paul Edward Garber was a pioneering aviation historian whose passion for flight preserved the stories of daring aviators and the machines that carried them. As the first curator of the National Air Museum, he built a lasting institution that continues to inspire curiosity and respect for pioneers of the skies.

After retiring, Paul’s legacy continued to soar through the museum collections he helped shape, and his grave at Arlington National Cemetery stands as a quiet tribute to his role in safeguarding America’s aviation heritage.