Honor Flight carries 4,000th veteran to Washington memorials
‘Honor Flight’ leaves for Washington D.C.
On Tuesday, some Bay Area veterans will take the trip of a lifetime to Washington D.C. on an ‘Honor Flight’. FOX 13’s Heather Healy reports.
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A group of 75 military veterans took flight Tuesday morning from St. Pete-Clearwater airport on a trip to Washington.
Honor Flight Florida journey
What we know:
Honor Flight of West Central Florida launched Mission 58 Tuesday morning, taking 75 veterans from all service branches to Washington for a full day of visits to national monuments. The group is scheduled to tour the Korean, Vietnam, Lincoln, World War II and Air Force memorials before concluding their itinerary at Arlington National Cemetery. The flight also marks a major milestone for the organization, carrying its 4,000th veteran.
Veterans Washington trip schedule
What we don't know:
Officials have not yet detailed the number of specific military service eras represented by every veteran on board the aircraft.
St. Pete-Clearwater welcome celebration
What's next:
The veterans will return to St. Pete-Clearwater airport around 8 p.m. Tuesday. A free welcome home celebration that is open to the public will take place upon their arrival.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from live interviews and Honor Flight of West Central Florida with the veterans, as well as interviews with veterans.