Introduction ; The birth of a movement ; The story of Stars and Stripes Honor Flight ; Why we fly ; Every day is a bonus ; The faces of Honor Flight ; Reveille, 0500 hours ; D.C. arrival, 1000 hours ; The memorials, 1200 hours ; Arlington, 1630 hours ; Mail call, 1900 hours ; Homecoming, 2100 hours ; Epilogue ; Sometimes thank you is not enough
Summary:
Chronicles the one-day, emotion-filled journey of thousands of World War II veterans who have traveled to Washington, D.C., to see their national memorial, courtesy of Wisconsin-based Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. Through stunning photography, the book gives readers a glimpse into this remarkable day.
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