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 herded 15 C-47 and DC-3 aircraft across the Atlantic to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
- 10 of these historic aircraft will visit AirVenture in Oshkosh, where a press conference will detail the extensive 150,000-mile effort involving 75 pilots and seven weeks of crew operations.
- The monumental cross-Atlantic journey was made possible by the unified support of various organizations providing essential resources like discounted fuel, ground handling, and sponsorships.
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