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C-130 during 80 years Normandy invasion commemoration between JUNO and SWORD beaches

20240609 A Texas ANG 136 AW C-130J flying overhead Normandy (France) during the IronMike paradop for the 80th commemoration of the D-Day invasion of occupied Europe in June 1944. This C-130 with the black/white invasion stripes, flew overhead Saint-Aubin, located between the GOLD and JUNO beaches in Normandy. After forming the formation of 20 transport aircraft, the IronMike paradrop took place near Ste-Maire-Eglise.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Saint-Aubin, France
Copyright: © Joris van Boven