The expedition to take 15 Douglas DC-3 and C-47 variants across the Atlantic Ocean to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion was a monumental undertaking. As the D-Day Squadron looks back a year ago on those efforts, there’s a strong understanding of how fortunate they were to be able to fly there at all.
D-Day Squadron Joins Memorial Day Flyover
Key Takeaways:
- The D-Day Squadron, remembering their 75th D-Day anniversary transatlantic expedition, will host a "SoCal Strong" Memorial Day flyover on May 25 in Southern California.
- This event will feature several WWII-era aircraft, including C-47 and C-53 variants, flying over national cemeteries, VA medical centers, and other landmarks.
- The flyover aims to honor veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, as well as frontline healthcare workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
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