SS Cape San Juan

Nov. 11, 1943. 78 years ago, the day that would become known as “Veteran’s Day” was just another Thursday aboard the SS Cape San Juan’s sophomore voyage as the blacked out, unaccompanied ship zig-zagged towards Townsville, Australia from San Francisco to transport U.S. troops.

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Wed., Nov. 10, 2021

Leonard Paulsen and Clint Cawley, a “Dream Flight” pilot, prepare for takeoff at Felt’s Field, Aug. 24, 2021.

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Leonard Paulsen, left, signing his name alongside other veterans that have taken a “Dream Flight” , Aug. 24, 2021.

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Leonard Paulsen, middle, with his daughters Patti Tolley, left, and Cheryl Gagne, right, Aug. 24, 2021.

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World War II veteran Leonard Paulsen, at 96 years of age, prepares to fly with pilot Clint Cawley in a Boeing Stearman biplane on August 24.

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