Thursday, October 7, 2010

More women WWII veterans take Honor Air Flight

More women WWII veterans take Honor Air Flight

Written by
Jim Matheny

Wednesday marked the eighth flight in the history of HonorAir Knoxville. The volunteer organization flies veterans of World War II to Washington D.C. for a one-day visit to the national memorial that honors their service and sacrifice.

Among the 142 veterans from East Tennessee on Wednesday's flight, five were women veterans of World War II.

"This may not seem like much, but it is a record number of ladies traveling on one of our flights," said Eddie Mannis, chairman of HonorAir Knoxville.
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More women WWII veterans take Honor Air Flight
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