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IWM Launches D-Day 80 Commemorative Program

April 7, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE This year, Imperial War Museums (IWM) will mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a series of events, activities, and family programming across all five branches, including an ambitious D-Day-themed Summer Air Show […]

D-Day 80 Heroes Remembered Photography Events

March 30, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE COAP Wings is delighted to announce an exclusive program of flight and photography experiences during the D-Day 80 Heroes Remembered celebrations. Three exclusive, professionally choreographed events, dedicated to photography and run by COAP […]

The Spirit of Douglas C 53 New Livery Completion Takes Flight

C-53 Takes Flight in New Livery as ‘Spirit of Douglas’

March 26, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 1

The C-53 N8336C, previously known as Spirit of Benovia, has been renamed Spirit of Douglas and a brand new livery was applied by DC-3 restoration experts Aerometal International, Inc. in the U.S. The fully restored […]

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Aero Legends Offering Spitfire Flights Alongside C47/DC3 During D-Day 80th Celebrations

February 20, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

Aero Legends, the UK’s premium provider of vintage flying experiences, just announced an exclusive opportunity to soar through history alongside the legendary C47/DC3 Dakota. In honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Aero Legends will […]

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D-Day Squadron Attending Shuttleworth’s D-Day Weekend 2024

January 22, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE Over the bank holiday weekend of May 25-26, 2024, Shuttleworth will be playing host to the world-renowned D-Day Squadron, who will be starting their European tour in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of […]

D-Day Squadron Details Collaboration with 2024 Legacy Tour Organizers

January 11, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE Oxford, Connecticut – January 11, 2024: Work and planning continues for the D-Day Squadron’s 2024 Legacy Tour with Western Airlines DC-3 announcing their intention to join 10 other squadron aircraft as they cross […]

Tim Savage Adds Historic Western Airlines DC-3 to Collection

December 21, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 10

Tim Savage, warbird collector and long-time publisher of Warbird Digest, has acquired Douglas DC-3 NC33644, intending to fly the airplane to Europe in May 2024 as part of the D-Day Squadron to commemorate the 80th Anniversary […]

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D-Day Squadron Announces Participating Aircraft For Their 2024 Legacy Tour

November 12, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 2

After the successful mission in 2019, the D-Day Squadron – the American contingent of Douglas C-47 and DC-3 transports participating in the celebrations of D-Day and the Berlin Airlift – is preparing to embark upon […]

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Last Living C-47 Pathfinder Pilot from D-Day Invasion at EAA AirVenture to Celebrate 101st Birthday

July 26, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE As two distinct organizations strongly supporting WWII aircraft and honoring veterans, both the D-Day Squadron (DDS) and Commemorative Air Force (CAF) join forces to host Lt. Col. David Hamilton at EAA AirVenture 2023 […]

D-Day Squadron Launches Crowdfunding Project for 2024 Legacy Tour

May 19, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

On June 6, 1944, more than 11,000 aircraft were mobilized as Allied forces began their massive land, sea, and air invasion now known as D-Day. It was a massive undertaking that was known as the […]

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