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D-Day Squadron Joins Memorial Day Flyover

D-Day Doll will lead the formation, in honor of veterans such as D-Day pilot Dave Hamilton. Courtesy D-Day Squadron
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Key Takeaways:

  • The D-Day Squadron, reflecting on their transatlantic journey for the 75th D-Day anniversary, will conduct a Memorial Day flyover in Southern California on May 25.
  • Dubbed "SoCal Strong," the event features four D-Day Squadron C-47/C-53 aircraft and other WWII-vintage planes, honoring veterans and frontline healthcare workers.
  • The flight will pass over national cemeteries, VA medical centers, and iconic landmarks, continuing the Squadron's mission to preserve aviation history and honor service.
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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.

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