WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) – Veterans boarded a plane at Bradley International Airport Saturday morning for the annual Honor Flight to DC to visit the war monuments.

About 45 Veterans from WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam were escorted to the airport by Connecticut State Police Troopers and the patriot Guard Riders.

News 8’s Co-Chief Meteorologist Gil Simmons, a Marine Veteran, took part in today’s Honor Flight ceremonies.