Our Mission:
To transport America’s Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. Priority is given to WWII Veterans, along with those other Veterans who may be terminally ill. Our NO COST mission continues as we fly our Korean, Vietnam and all Veterans on future missions. Departure for this one day trip to Washington, D.C. is from the St. Pete – Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
Honor Flight of West Central Florida – Mandatory Postponement of Honor Flight Trips due to Covid-19
Hello!
I hope this find everyone safe, sound and ready to slowly move into our “new normal”.
April, our President, has asked me to send out the attached letter regarding our awesome organization. Sadly, Honor Flight Network has decided to postpone all flights and events for 2020. Hopefully, we will be settled into a routine and ready to hit the ground running in 2021.
I will keep you updated as we work our way through these next few months . We are looking forward to seeing everyone next year.
Please take care of each other and stay safe.
Sharon
The safety and well-being of our Veterans, guardians and volunteers is our number one priority. We are in the process of notifying all Veterans, guardians and volunteers regarding our spring flights.
Mission 41: April 28 postponed 2021
Mission 42: June 9 postponed 2021
At this time, Honor Flight of West Central Florida has decided to postpone our Saturday’s Honor Flight at Home. Due to concerns about COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we have decided not to risk the safety and well being of our precious Veterans and volunteers.
We will let you know when this event has been rescheduled.
Thanks for your understanding,
Visit Center for Disease Control and Prevention for the information on Coronavirus.
Events
Support Honor Flight of West Central Florida by attending Brat Blast on May 16 from 12 to 6 pm.
The NE Exchange Club of St Petersburg is hosting their second annual BRAT BLAST on Sunday, May 16th at the 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg.
HONOR FLIGHT WCF is their chosen charity with a goal of sponsoring an entire flight for the Veterans. ($30,000).
Visit Brat Blast for more details.
Veterans Applications Process
Thank you for your interest in Honor Flight of West Central Florida. Please be aware of our application process.
- Complete and mail in your application.
- Once we have received your application, you will go on a waiting list.
- When you are selected you will be notified approx. 6 weeks prior to the flight.
Please note: Top priority is given to WWII and terminally ill Veterans.
Sponsorship Program
Honor Flight of West Central Florida is so very grateful to our 2019 Sponsors and have decided to continue our Sponsorship Program in 2020.
To Become a Honor Flight Sponsor
We are seeking Sponsors for our Flights in 2020 and future flights at the following levels:
- Honor Flight Commander $10,000
- Honor Flight Leader $6,000
- Honor Flight Wingman $3,000
Please visit Benefits of Sponsorship for details.
Honor Flight Needs Your help
Our mailbox needs to be filled again. Please help us fill it up with thank you cards, letters and notes for the Veterans.
Mail call is an important part of each Honor Flight Mission. It’s so easy to let our heroes know you appreciate them and all they have done for our country. Show your love and gratitude by helping us fill up our mail call supply.
Deadline is 2 weeks prior to each flight.
Watch this wonderful clip about “Mail Call” from Honor Flight the Movie.
Check out some of the photos from Honor Flight’s Mail Call.
Spread the word to your family and friends, schools, civic and church groups etc. We will be flying 75-80 Veterans per flight, so that’s lots and lots of mail.
Please send to:
Honor Flight of West Central Florida
P.O. Box 55661
St. Petersburg, FL 33732
Thanks in advance for your assistance!
Brochure:
For more information about
Honor Flight of West Central Florida (HFWCF),
click here or on the brochure
to download the tri-fold brochure.