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He Flew Missions over Korea. Decades Later, Fleet Week Houston Gave Him a Moment He'll Never Forget.
The event paired historic aircraft displays with a Navy honor for Martin, who served 12 years and flew Korean War missions.
- Fleet Week Houston at Ellington Field hosted 98-year-old Lieutenant Commander Paul Martin, a Navy fighter pilot who flew missions during the Korean War.
- Martin served in the Navy, later recalling, "The time I had flying was the best time of my life." His path to service was shaped by his brother's World War II sacrifice.
- Walking the flight line, Martin pointed out the SNJ, saying, "First airplane I ever flew in my life was the SNJ." He identified a plane called "whistling death" for its distinctive sound.
- Admiral John Hewitt honored Martin, telling him, "You were the legacy and foundation of naval aviation." Martin responded, "Everything has totally changed for the better."
- Meanwhile, Eight-year-old Jude expressed enthusiasm about the T-38 and military helicopters, declaring, "I want to be an air force pilot!" representing the next generation inspired by the event.
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He flew missions over Korea. Decades later, Fleet Week Houston gave him a moment he'll never forget.
A 98-year-old Korean War veteran went to Fleet Week Houston. The former pilot shared stories of his military service and left the event with a Navy challenge coin.
·Phoenix, United States
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