D-Day Squadron’s Departure Prep For Normandy

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Key Takeaways:

  • The D-Day Squadron, an American contingent, flew a fleet of C-47 aircraft across the English Channel.
  • The flyover commemorated the 75th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 2019).
  • The event honored the soldiers who fought in World War II.
  • A YouTube video (link provided in original text) documented the event.
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The D-Day Squadron is the American contingent participating in the Daks Over Normandy flyover crossing the English Channel to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2019. The epic journey of a fleet of C-47s (military DC-3 aircraft) will honor the soldiers of the War.

Larry Anglisano

Larry Anglisano is the former Editor in Chief of sister publication Aviation Consumer magazine. He's an active land, sea and glider pilot, and has over 30 years experience as an avionics tech.
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