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Day 2: Paradrop of 82nd, 101st and 173rd Airborne and D-Day Veterans Ceremony

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Jenny and I had been to the 50th Anniversary of D-Day in 1994, so this was a very special trip to attend for us on many levels. Although we had a great time meeting the few remaining veterans from the world's Greatest Generation, we were also saddened by the news that our French hosts from 1994 had both passed away. Along the way we found a great place to stay in beautiful and relaxing Etretat and we crossed some awesome bridges. We even saw President Obama's plane. Great trip!

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Day 2: Paradrop of 82nd, 101st and 173rd Airborne and D-Day Veterans Ceremony

June 7, 2009

Our second day attending the 65th Anniversary of D-Day celebrations to remember the veterans who liberated Ste Mere Eglise in Normandy, France following the airdrop of paratroopers from the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions during World War II. Day 2 was the paradrop by US C-130 HERCULES and allied C-160 TRANSALL tactical cargo aircraft followed by a moving ceremony with D-Day veterans and a low-level fly-by. The weather started to turn suddenly during the paradrop but it cleared again in time for the ceremony. Later we went back to downtown Ste Mere Eglise to get a bite to eat.

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jennjeff1 says:

I just posted 4 new videos to this journal. They are in the top line of photos.

Posted on: Jun 20, 2009

jennjeff1 says:

But there was a couple of accidents requiring medical attention--including two chutes that got stuck together when they jumped out. Luckily, they got untangled, but they landed hard. Others were blown off the drop zone due to wind from local storms.

Posted on: Jun 20, 2009