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Jun 7, 2019 04:16:34   #
GWR100 Loc: England
 
At approximately 13.40pm on Wednesday 5 June, more than 35 Douglas DC-3/C-47s took to the skies from Imperial War Museum Duxford.

Escorted by a number of World War II fighters, they set course for Caen-Carpiquet Airport in Normandy. The planned flight will passed Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, Maidstone and Eastbourne before heading out over The Channel.

They passed Le Havre and then the historic UK Drop Zone at Ranville, where the skies were filled with paratroopers jumping round military parachutes, as they descend in honour of the troops who did the same 75 years ago.

This is just a few passing over the white Cliffs of Beachy Head in East Sussex, England.


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Jun 7, 2019 05:18:28   #
OutdoorOldie
 
A monumental salute to a monumental show of courage.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
annie

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Jun 7, 2019 05:33:29   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
GWR100 wrote:
At approximately 13.40pm on Wednesday 5 June, more than 35 Douglas DC-3/C-47s took to the skies from Imperial War Museum Duxford.

Escorted by a number of World War II fighters, they set course for Caen-Carpiquet Airport in Normandy. The planned flight will passed Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, Maidstone and Eastbourne before heading out over The Channel.

They passed Le Havre and then the historic UK Drop Zone at Ranville, where the skies were filled with paratroopers jumping round military parachutes, as they descend in honour of the troops who did the same 75 years ago.

This is just a few passing over the white Cliffs of Beachy Head in East Sussex, England.
At approximately 13.40pm on Wednesday 5 June, more... (show quote)

Very nice my friend. My dad was in the second wave at Normandy. I'm very proud to be the son of an American hero. Thanks for posting this.

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Jun 7, 2019 06:09:47   #
GWR100 Loc: England
 
OutdoorOldie wrote:
A monumental salute to a monumental show of courage.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
annie


Its a pleasure Annie, I totally agree with you, such amazing men and women,

Geoff

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Jun 7, 2019 06:12:54   #
GWR100 Loc: England
 
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Very nice my friend. My dad was in the second wave at Normandy. I'm very proud to be the son of an American hero. Thanks for posting this.


Thanks Jack, to drive that Normandy coast today is such an inspiration, the bravery and unselfish actions of those men and women really stops you in your tracks, and I defy anyone not t shed a tear at the monuments?

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Jun 7, 2019 07:02:24   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
GWR100 wrote:
At approximately 13.40pm on Wednesday 5 June, more than 35 Douglas DC-3/C-47s took to the skies from Imperial War Museum Duxford.

Escorted by a number of World War II fighters, they set course for Caen-Carpiquet Airport in Normandy. The planned flight will passed Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, Maidstone and Eastbourne before heading out over The Channel.

They passed Le Havre and then the historic UK Drop Zone at Ranville, where the skies were filled with paratroopers jumping round military parachutes, as they descend in honour of the troops who did the same 75 years ago.

This is just a few passing over the white Cliffs of Beachy Head in East Sussex, England.
At approximately 13.40pm on Wednesday 5 June, more... (show quote)



Geof, excellent photo and getting so many DC3/C47s also tells the story of the DC3. There are still many in service around the world. I really appreciate you photo and effort to capture it.

Greg

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Jun 7, 2019 11:14:39   #
Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii
 
GWR100..a wonderful shot of a patriotic event .... thnx so much for sharing ..

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Jun 7, 2019 11:39:18   #
GWR100 Loc: England
 
CLF wrote:
Geof, excellent photo and getting so many DC3/C47s also tells the story of the DC3. There are still many in service around the world. I really appreciate you photo and effort to capture it.

Greg


Cheers Greg, It was quite an emotional day watching so many flying over the cliffs, as is says on a monument just behind where I took this from "For many Beachy Head would have been there last sight of England"

Geoff

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Jun 7, 2019 11:40:35   #
GWR100 Loc: England
 
Dr.Nikon wrote:
GWR100..a wonderful shot of a patriotic event .... thnx so much for sharing ..


Thank you Dr.Nikon, Its a privilege to share this on behalf of these men and women,

Geoff

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Jun 8, 2019 08:00:22   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
GWR100 wrote:
At approximately 13.40pm on Wednesday 5 June, more than 35 Douglas DC-3/C-47s took to the skies from Imperial War Museum Duxford.

Escorted by a number of World War II fighters, they set course for Caen-Carpiquet Airport in Normandy. The planned flight will passed Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, Maidstone and Eastbourne before heading out over The Channel.

They passed Le Havre and then the historic UK Drop Zone at Ranville, where the skies were filled with paratroopers jumping round military parachutes, as they descend in honour of the troops who did the same 75 years ago.

This is just a few passing over the white Cliffs of Beachy Head in East Sussex, England.
At approximately 13.40pm on Wednesday 5 June, more... (show quote)


a beautiful way to remember that historic event, Geoff...that is an amazing shot.

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Jun 8, 2019 08:37:41   #
Bigmike1 Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
 
I had the opportunity to visit Normandy in 2000 while doing a military mission at Mons, Belgium but elected to drive to southern Germany to visit my mother in law instead. Maybe someday.

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Jun 8, 2019 10:08:08   #
blackhorse 1-7
 
What a wonderful and emotional shot. Thank you for sharing.

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Jun 8, 2019 10:09:06   #
GWR100 Loc: England
 
merrytexan wrote:
a beautiful way to remember that historic event, Geoff...that is an amazing shot.


Thank you mt,

Geoff

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Jun 8, 2019 10:15:27   #
GWR100 Loc: England
 
Bigmike1 wrote:
I had the opportunity to visit Normandy in 2000 while doing a military mission at Mons, Belgium but elected to drive to southern Germany to visit my mother in law instead. Maybe someday.


If you do its an amazing experience to drive from Pegasus Bridge all along the landing beaches Mike, I've done it a few times now and it never ceases to brig a lump to you throat, that along with the amazement of the brilliance of the plan and its execution. I hope you do get the chace some day,

Geoff

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Jun 8, 2019 11:24:23   #
MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana
 
Very nice capture. Our Miss Montana was there participating in the fly over with Missoula, MT parachutists jumping. A wonderful salute to the men and women who stormed the beaches of Normandy. A very somber place to visit, especially the American cemetery.

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