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He Flew Missions over Korea. Decades Later, Fleet Week Houston Gave Him a Moment He'll Never Forget.
The Navy admiral called Martin the foundation of naval aviation as he toured aircraft from his Korean War career and left with a challenge coin.
- Fleet Week Houston draws crowds to the Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington Field, where 98-year-old Lieutenant Commander Paul Martin, a Korean War Navy fighter pilot, visited the event to view aircraft.
- Martin served 12 years in the Navy during the Korean War, inspired by a letter his brother left behind after dying in World War.
- Walking the flight line, Martin pointed out the SNJ, his first aircraft, and explained that some planes were called "whistling death" because they made distinctive sounds dropping bombs.
- Admiral John Hewitt greeted Martin at the event, telling him, "You were the legacy and foundation of naval aviation, and I want to show you the future of naval aviation."
- Meanwhile, Eight-year-old Jude explored the exhibits, expressing enthusiasm for T-38 military helicopters and declaring his goal: "I want to be an air force pilot.
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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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