flyreagan.com - Reagan National Airport Salutes our World War II Veterans

HF-01 Water arch

A chartered World War II Veterans Honor Flight from Greenville, South Carolina receives a "water arch" salute from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Fire and Rescue Department. Photo from May 2008.

HF-02 Water arch

Closeup of a "water arch" salute for an arriving flight of World War II Veterans from Pennsylvania. Photo from May 2007.

HF-03 Ramp welcome

Ramp workers at Reagan National Airport welcome a plane carrying World War II Veterans from Texas. Photo from May 2008.

HF-04 Ramp welcome

A ramp worker directs a plane carrying South Carolina World War II Veterans to the gate. Note the flags in the cockpit windows of the aircraft. Photo from May 2008.

A World War II Veteran on a flight from Pennsylvania prepares to step on to the jetway at Reagan National Aiport. Photo from May 2007.

Musicians perform in the Terminal at Reagan National Airport in preparation for the Veterans' arrival. Photo from May 2008.

Music enhances the welcoming atmosphere in the Terminal for arriving World War II Veterans. Photo from May 2008.

A local brass quintet plays patriotic music upon the arrival of World War II Veterans from Michigan. Photo from November 2007.

Veterans enjoy a scene similar to this when stepping off the jetway into the Terminal at Reagan National Airport. Photo from May 2007.

A hero's welcome awaits a World War II Veteran entering the Terminal at Reagan National Airport. Photo from September 2007.

Student Ambassadors, pictured in the yellow shirts, greet World War II Veterans arriving on an Honor Flight. Photo from September 2007.

World War II Veterans of various military branches arrive in the Terminal to cheers and handshakes. Photo from May 2008.

World War II Veterans arriving in the Terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo from May 2008.

A member of the Airport Operations Department at Reagan National Airport greets World War II Veterans arriving from South Carolina. Photo from May 2008.

Honor Flights include women who served their country during World War II. Photo from September 2007.

An emotional arrival for a World War II Veteran from Michigan. Photo from November 2007.

A World War II Veteran smiles after arriving in the Terminal at Reagan National Airport. Photo from September 2007.

An airport employee takes a moment to thank a World War II Veteran. Photo from May 2008.

A camera crew from ABC covers the arrival of World War II Veterans from Michigan. Photo from November 2007.

A festive scene in the Terminal as World War II Veterans receive celebrity treatment. Photo from November 2007.

After arriving at Reagan National Airport, Veterans head for buses which take them to local sites including the World War II Memorial on the National Mall. Photo from May 2008.

Many Veterans have been treated to an enthusiastic welcome from Patty Pryor, an Administrative Office Representative from US Airways who is seen at many Honor Flight arrivals. Photo from September 2007.

Patty Pryor of US Airways and a World War II Veteran share an impromptu dance in the Terminal at Reagan National Airport. Photo from May 2008.

A hero's welcome surrounds a World War II Veteran arriving at Reagan National Airport. Photo from November 2007

A World War II Veteran passes a banner upon arrival at Reagan National Airport in Washington. Photo from November 2007.

The festive airport scene provides a hero's welcome for World War II Veterans on an Honor Flight to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo from November 2007.