CAF's 'That's All, Brother' Returns From European Tour

The Douglas C-47 returned to the U.S. after participating in commemorations of D-Day and the Berlin Airlift.

Mark Phelps

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 05:18 PM ET

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The Commemorative Air Force's C-47 'That's All, Brother.' [Courtesy: Commemorative Air Force]

Key Takeaways:

The historically significant Douglas C-47 "That's All, Brother," which led the first wave of D-Day jumps in 1944, has safely returned to the U.S. after completing a European tour.
The aircraft participated in commemorations for both the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, including carrying war veterans and reenactors, and the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift in Germany.
Restored by the Commemorative Air Force, "That's All, Brother" serves as a "flying museum" to honor the bravery and sacrifices of World War II veterans.

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The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announced Monday that its Douglas C-47 bearing the nose art That’s All, Brother has touched down safely at Presque Isle, Maine.

The homeward journey across the Atlantic follows a European tour where it participated in commemorations of both the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.