Herding 15 C-47 and DC-3 aircraft for a trip across the Atlantic was no small task, but the D-Day Squadron did just that to help commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings. Next week, 10 of the Squadron’s airplanes will visit AirVenture in Oshkosh.
D-Day Squadron Personnel Will Share Atlantic Crossing Story at AirVenture
Key Takeaways:
- The D-Day Squadron successfully flew 15 C-47 and DC-3 aircraft across the Atlantic to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
- Ten of these historic aircraft will be showcased at AirVenture in Oshkosh, with the Squadron hosting a press conference on July 25 to detail the monumental 150,000-mile flight effort.
- The cross-Atlantic journey, involving 75 pilots and extensive over-water flight, was made possible through significant collaborative support from various organizations.
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