When you reach back 75 years for the memories, they come to you in bits and scraps. Recounting them feels disjointed, out of sequence, stripped through with a full range of emotions—much like the war you lived through, perhaps, or the otherworldliness of returning to those countries now at peace.
To Honor and Remember: D-Day
Key Takeaways:
- The D-Day Squadron successfully undertook a complex mission for the 75th D-Day anniversary, flying a fleet of C-47s/DC-3s across the Atlantic for commemorative flights and parachute drops in England and Normandy.
- These events deeply honored D-Day veterans, including Pathfinder pilot Lt. Col. David Hamilton, whose personal recollections underscore the immense challenges and emotions of the invasion.
- Following the D-Day commemorations, the squadron continued to Berlin for events honoring the Berlin airlift, featuring veteran Gail "Hal" Halvorsen, the original "Candy Bomber."
- The D-Day Squadron aims to preserve the history and significance of these pivotal WWII events through ongoing education and future gatherings, connecting new generations to the sacrifices made.
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