Both veterans flew combat missions over the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion, June 6, 1944.
At Sun ‘n Fun, Hallett of Leesburg and Jenner, who lives in Orlando, shared some of their memories of their missions and service. Hallett was the featured guest on the satellite broadcast system television show “Florida Aviation Network,” recorded at the Sun ‘n Fun studio that promotes aviation and aviation history.
Prior to airing, Jenner said that during the war, he was a gunner on A-20 and B-17 bombers serving with the 452nd Operations Group. He said he ended up on the B-17 “Flying Fortress” after no more A-20s were available.