The sculpture is a bronze statue commissioned in honor of University alumnus, James Rogers McConnell’s heroism and courage in World War I, as a member of the Lafayette Escadrille.

[3] It is located in front of Clemons Library on the grounds of the University of Virginia.

Due to the library's abundant 24-hour study space available for students, The Aviator is a fixture in everyday life at the University.

[4] It is an athletic male nude with his feet placed shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent and arms outstretched supporting a pair of wings.

[1] This article about a property in Albemarle County, Virginia on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub.