History

Honor Flight Network (www.honorflight.org) was formed in 2005 and has brought nearly 35,000 Veteran’s to see their Memorial since that time. The World War II Memorial was built nearly 60 years after the War ended. By that time, most of these Veterans were well into their 70’s and 80’s and no longer had the means or the ability to get there.

From www.honorflight.org
In Honor Flight Network's first year, 2005, HFN safely transported 137 veterans.

In 2006, HFN safely transported 891 veterans.

In 2007, HFN safely transported over 5,000 veterans.

In 2008, HFN safely transported 11,137 veterans.

And in 2009, HFN safely transported 17,832 veterans!

With the continued support of grateful Americans, by the end of the 2009 flying season in November, HFN transported more than 35,996 veterans of World War II, Korea and Viet Nam to see the memorials built to honor their suffering and sacrifice to keep this great nation free and a world leader.