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D-Day Squadron and the Commemorative Air Force Host Lt. Col. David Hamilton (USAF, Ret.) at EAA AirVenture, Last Living C-47 Pathfinder Pilot from the D-Day Invasion
Local World War II paratrooper to be honored By Darryl McGee - dmcgee@aimmediamidwest.com File photo Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate employee Kevin Price (left) and World War II veteran Jim “Pee Wee” Martin look over the C-47 aircraft displayed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Martin turns 100 April 24 and a big celebration is planned. XENIA — Jim “Pee Wee” Martin will be celebrating his 100th birthday in style. The World War II paratrooper from Greene County will be honored with The “100th Birthday Jump Fest” at Skydive Greene...
WWII Paratrooper Jim “Pee Wee” Martin’s 100th Birthday Jump Fest WWII Paratrooper Jim “Pee Wee” Martin’s 100th Birthday Jump Fest Pee Wee Martin about to touch down following his 2015 re-enactment of his jump on D-Day back in 1944. Most readers will recall the name of Jim “Pee Wee” Martin, the pugnacious WWII 101st Airborne paratrooper veteran who came to prominence in recent years for parachuting – deep into his 90s – from vintage C-47 transports during D-Day anniversary celebrations. Well, Pee Wee will be turning 100 years old this month, so to pay tribute to this remark...