Texas World War II veterans honored in 88th Honor Flight Austin

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team

Published December 6, 2023 6:34pm CST

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

88th Honor Flight Austin heads to D.C.

The 88th Honor Flight Austin left Austin-Bergstrom today. The flight is taking 11 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials that honor their service.

AUSTIN, Texas - The 88th Honor Flight Austin left Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Wednesday.

The flight is taking 11 World War II veterans on a "trip of a lifetime" to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials that honor their service.

This special flight is in remembrance of Pearl Harbor.

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Veterans got through airport security with their guardians.

They all went together to their gate, other airport passengers thanking them for their service along the way.