Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will make 63rd trip

Ninety-four Central Illinois veterans are ready to experience a day of appreciation for their service on Land of Lincoln Honor Flight’s Mission #63 on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Two Korean-era veterans and 92 Vietnam-era veterans will be on board this free flight from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport to Washington, DC – all ready to experience their national memorials with their comrades.

These veterans and their 84 guardians (who cover the cost of their own expenses) will arrive at the airport Tuesday morning at 4:15 a.m., having traveled from the 55 Illinois cities and communities of Beth...