This spring, in Xenia, Ohio, a very special mission is planned to honor and celebrate the centennial birthday of Jim “Pee Wee” Martin. The Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force in Riverside, California, has committed to flying its C-53D, D-Day Doll, to Xenia for the event on April 23 to 25, 2021, joined by That’s All Brother!, from the CAF Central Texas Wing based in San Marcos, Texas.
D-Day Commemorative Jump Celebrates A Special 100th Birthday
Key Takeaways:
- A centennial birthday celebration, "Pee Wee’s 100th Birthday Jump Fest," is scheduled for April 23-25, 2021, in Xenia, Ohio, to honor WWII D-Day veteran Jim "Pee Wee" Martin.
- The event will feature historic C-53D *D-Day Doll* and *That's All Brother!*, bringing together surviving "Screaming Eagles" veterans from the 101st Airborne Division, potentially for a final gathering.
- An "All For Doll" campaign is seeking funding to support *D-Day Doll's* journey to the event, offering commemorative items to help preserve WWII history and honor veterans.
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