Wishing a very Happy 102nd Birthday to my constituent, Lt. Colonel Edward Demaso!
From his boyhood dream of becoming a pilot, Ed enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 20, just after Pearl Harbor. During World War II, he flew the massive C-46 Commander (Commando) transport, the largest twin engine plane built for the war.
Ed downplays his contributions to the war by stating that he was just doing his part and adeed that, "I served 30 years in the Air Force and loved every minute of it!
During his career he flew 13 different types of aircraft from trainers to bombers, transports and jets. Lt. Col. Demaso turned 102 years old April 10th (2024). He is a true member of the "Greatest Generation"!
Thank you for your service Lt. Col. Demaso and happy, healthy birthday!
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