Military pays tribute to World War II bomber pilot (Tissues Required)

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[SandRat]

8/15/2006 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- A World War II bomber pilot was laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Aug 11.

Retired Maj. Gen. Jack I. Posner was one of the last remaining bomber pilots from World War II.

His burial site is in a direct line of sight of the new Air Force Memorial. The general's son, Col. John D. Posner, said that his father would have appreciated the view. The procession to General Posner's final resting spot included an Army caisson, the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard, and family and friends.

"My dad spent upwards of almost 37 years of his life in uniform," Colonel Posner said. "Even when he retired, he spent the remainder of his life as a devoted fan and advocate for the United States Air Force.

"For (the Air Force) to give him this send-off with full military honors is a tribute and a thanks for a job well done," he said.

General Posner enlisted in the Army Air Corps in World War II and received his pilot wings and commission in June 1944. He flew in 18 combat missions with the 92nd Bombardment Group in England. After the war he went back to his civilian life, but was reactivated during the Korean War. He retired in March 1978.

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[alfa6]

R.I.P. Maj. Gen. Posner

Deepest Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[Textide]

Another great one gone.

Here's more info from the Air Force.

http://www.af.mil/bios/bio.asp?bioID=6790

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[thundrey]

"one of the last remaining bomber pilots from world war II"?

Sorry, but considering there are still a few WWI veterans still knocking around, I'm pretty sure there are quite a few more bomber pilots from the second war left.....

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http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/

[ConorMacNessa]

RIP Maj. Gen. Jack I. Posner, USAF

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ping

[Kirkwood]

"Sorry, but considering there are still a few WWI veterans still knocking around, I'm pretty sure there are quite a few more bomber pilots from the second war left....."

I have a cousin who piloted twin engine bombers in the PTO and he is still with us.

[Shimmer128]

My uncle was interred today at Arlington, full military honors. Man, it was a beautiful ceremony, full of wonderful symbolism.
I will sleep peaceably tonight, thank you to the rough men.

[Valin]

Condolences to you and your family.

[LiteKeeper]

One of my best friends was a B-24 pilot over Europe...and he is still alive and very well here in Colorado Springs.