18/05/2024 14:56 (UTC)

Historical World War II aircraft prepare ahead of D-Day celebrations in US

Oxford, US, May 18 (EFE/EPA) - Several World War II aircraft are preparing in Oxford, Connecticut, to participate in the 80th anniversary celebrations of D-Day in France.

Among the many models of DC-3 and C-47 aircraft, some historic ones stand out, such as "That's all, brother," which led the main airborne invasion of Normandy, leading more than 800 C-47s, which dropped more than 13,000 paratroopers.

CAMERA: CJ GUNTHER.

FOOTAGE OF THE TEST FLIGHTS AND D-DAY SQUADRON FACILITIES IN CONNECTICUT, US.

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Date: 18/05/2024 14:52 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment » History
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 133 seconds
Reference: 7001365045
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