Sherm Smoot Legacy Flight

A Tribute to our Veterans

Sherman Smoot, a devoted member of the Estrella Warbirds Museum in Paso Robles and a pilot for the nonprofit Honor Flights, tragically passed away Sep 2, 2022. Just before his passing, Smoot, alongside with the Gooney Birds, orchestrated a memorable flight, taking 17 local veterans on a tour around San Luis Obispo County in the C-47B, Betsy's Biscuit Bomber. This flight was a gesture of gratitude and respect for the veterans as they eagerly anticipated their official Honor Flight to the East Coast later in the year. In tribute to Sherm's legacy, his family has decided to uphold his memory by organizing the Sherman Smoot Legacy Flight annually on June 6th, the anniversary of D-Day.

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