NEVER FORGET D DAY June 6 1944...Freedom isn't free!
I have the honor of knowing Lt. Col. David Hamilton USAFR (Ret.). He is a sweet and humble man who will turn 100 years old July 20th. He also is the LAST surviving Pathfinder pilot. They flew the first Pathfinder paratroopers into Normany during World War II and were critical to the success of the invasion. He is pictured with his ADT C-47 “Boogie Baby”. He credits his longevity to "Good genes and crappy German anti-aircraft fire."
If you would like to know more about this fascinating gentleman, here is a fun local flavor article as well as a military-based one.
A ‘Pathfinder’ All His Life “What is Your Secret to a Long Life? Good genes — and lousy German anti-aircraft
We are spotlighting veteran, Dave Hamilton, a decorated pilot in the Army Air Force who is traveling on the Commemorative Air Force 75th Ann