The warbirds around the grounds aren’t alone in having served their country. While airplanes usually take center stage at AirVenture, EAA makes it a priority to take a moment to recognize all of the veterans in attendance each year on Friday through the Salute to Veterans parade and group photo in the afternoon. Additionally, Old Glory Honor Flight held its sixth annual Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight that day, taking more than 100 Vietnam-era war veterans to Washington, D.C., to tour historic sites and then give them the welcome they deserve upon returning Friday evening. These powerful events are a poignant salute to all who fight for freedom.
