09-03-2025
Excitement grows for upcoming Honor Flight
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Honor Flight of Southern Indiana is gearing up for its next trip to Washington, D.C..
86 veterans and their chaperones will visit the memorials on May 3. On Saturday, veterans eligible for the 18th Honor Flight were interviewed.
Officials say many of these veterans are 82 years of age and older, and served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. One veteran says he's been to Washington, D.C. years ago, and is excited to go again.
Chaperones will get trained next month so they know what is expected of them during the trip.
On May 3, the veterans will receive a water cannon salute as they get on the plane.
Eyewitness News' Hannah Hearle will be on the flight to document the trip of a lifetime.
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