A day for veterans

World War II group treated to Dream Flight rides

  • World War II Navy veteran Bill Langford gives a thumbs up before taking off at the Gilmer County Airport Tuesday, September 14, as part of the non-profit organization Dream Flights’ Operation September Freedom.
    World War II Navy veteran Bill Langford gives a thumbs up before taking off at the Gilmer County Airport Tuesday, September 14, as part of the non-profit organization Dream Flights’ Operation September Freedom.
  • World War II Navy veteran John Ottwell points to his signature on the restored World War II biplane following his flight Tuesday, September 14.
    World War II Navy veteran John Ottwell points to his signature on the restored World War II biplane following his flight Tuesday, September 14.
Three World War II veterans and Blue Ridge Assisted Living residents seized an opportunity to take flight in a restored World War II era biplane Tuesday, September 14. The flights were made possible…

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