EXCITEMENT BUILDS as the thunderous roar of an approaching B-25 bomber and P-51 Mustang. The warbirds made a number of passes over the crowd lining Grand Avenue for the Veteran's Parade. (News Photo by Rolf Clements)

MULTIPLE FLYOVERS by a World War II era B-25 Mitchell bomber, were a highlight at Ponca City's Veterans Parade. (News Photo by Rolf Clements)

RED, WHITE AND BLUE adorn Evelyn McCutcheon who was just one of many hundreds of citizens offering their thanks at the Veterans Parade in downtown Ponca City. (News Photo by Rolf Clements)