Lincoln veterans treated to a flight in a World War II plane

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln veterans who live at Tabitha had a chance to take to the skies on Wednesday.

It was through a program called Dream Flights, which allows veterans or their spouses to fly in a World War II plane for free.

Dream Flights have been running since 2011, and there are six planes that travel around the country.

On Wednesday, nine Lincoln seniors took the 20-minute trip around the Capital City from the Lincoln Airport.

The focus is on making memories for the families and giving back to the vets.

“They’re in a care center and, and they’re to certain regard forgotten,” said Tim Scott, owner of Sport Clips in Lincoln, which sponsors the event. “And we just want to remember them, thank them for their service, thank them for everything they’ve done for this country, and just show them that we care.”

One of the vets who went flying was Bob MacLauchlan.  He’s 96 years old and was a member of the Navy and Coast Guard.

He was second to go in the air and said it was an experience like he’s never had before.

To make it even more special, he had 20 members of his family there to witness it.

“This is something that they’ll get a picture of,” MacLauchlan said. “They can remember their old grandfather and great-grandfather.  They’ll remember this forever.”