World War II veterans are invited to attend and participate in a three day commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the end of WWII at the Waterbury/Oxford Airport (Exit 16, off of I-84), on Friday, Sept. 10 when three World War II combat aircrafts are scheduled to arrive approximately 12:30 to 1 p.m. The aircraft, a four-engine bomber B-17 flying fortress, a B-24 four engine Liberator bomber and a P-51 Mustang fighter plane. The schedule follows: Friday, Sept. 10, 2 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to noon.

All World War II veterans are invited to attend, without admission charge and are asked to bring their military service memorabilia including photos and records relating to their participation. Veterans who served as air crew members on WWII combat aircraft are asked to bring maps, photos, and items that were used during combat missions.

It is expected that several prisoners of war veterans will be on hand to describe their experience of parachuting out of their damaged aircraft and internment in POW camps.

The public is encouraged to attend and bring their children to this historic event where meeting the members of the “greatest generation,” as called by author Tom Brokaw, is still possible with veterans age 85 to 90. Veterans will be seated at tables under the wings of the aircraft on display.

Air crew veterans are asked to call Southington resident Walter Hushak, (860) 276-0749 indicating their interest to participate. There is a cost for the public to attend.