D-Day Squadron's Departure Prep For Normandy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- The D-Day Squadron is the American contingent participating in the Daks Over Normandy flyover crossing the English Channel to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2019. The epic journey of a fleet of C-47s (military DC-3 aircraft) will honor the soldiers of the War. The D-Day Squadron departs from Waterbury Oxford Airport in Connecticut on May 19, eventually flying the Blue Spruce Route and traversing the North Atlantic.
AVweb contributor Larry Anglisano was on hand for the launch preparation and captured the formation training footage from the Flabob DC-3, caught up with the the D-Day Squadron's Moreno "Mo" Aguiari for a look at the planning and execution of this complex mission and prepared this video report. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
It is so incredible to see these people taking such good care of these classic C47/DC3's. In my opinion, they are the greatest planes ever built. They were built to stand the test of time...and constructed in a way that they could survive flying in a war zone. You could shoot them full of bullets and you could keep on flying..just as long as the propellers were spinning... Amazing crafts. Thank you for keeping these planes alive.
Just like B-52 ......60 plus years old.
These planes are amazing. The people pitching in to make this happen are even more amazing!
i saw them in NJ fly the Hudson. then i drove to visit in CT. what a special day it was today.
This puts a smile on my face. This is the GREATEST aircraft ever built. I live in South Africa and we have a number of DC 3s still flying here.
I just wish that I could jump in that event. During my Army career I was fortunate to have been in the 1/508th INF (ABN) in Panama and did the Panama Invasion with them. The 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment which used to be part of the 82nd Airborne Division during WWII did jump into combat in Normandy. They fought in Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan. This was one of the best units I have served with in my time in the Army. I wish like I said just to jump and experience what these guys in my former regiment did jumping even though it is a day time jump. Those Paratroopers back then did a night combat jump. I have jumped from a Navy version of a C-47 last year for my unit reunion of Panama Invasion vets from my unit in Lancaster TX. It was awesome to jump from an original WWII airplane once again as a Paratrooper. I would cry tears of joy just to jump this one event. Too bad finances and I would have to buy my own parachute and know how to pack my own parachute. Back in WWII at Ft. Benning Airborne School used to be 4 weeks if you survived. The week before jump week was parachute packing. I went through in 1986 and our parachutes were packed by parachute riggers and Airborne School was 3 weeks. We as students just learned how to jump in the 2 weeks and the 3rd was jump week. Would love to be there and participate....
"That's all, Brother" arrived here safely at Prestwick in Scotland today, Channel 5's Rebecca Barry interviewed the pilot on board the plane
this is a one trip I would LOVE to be a part of. Hearing stories from my Grandfather about Normandy gives me goosebumps that once again...we're going back (in honoring of them).
Flew with a fire crew on a Douglas, at night in July 1980. Across Montana in thunderstorms, aluminum floor, no seats. Mercy! Talk about Mr. Toad's wild ride..
Nothing but the highest respect for our Airborn Vets and their supporters.
I live in Oxford CT and the airport is practically in my backyard. Seeing them practice their formations all week long was one heck of a treat. But ending the week by bringing my kids up there yesterday was certainly the cherry on top! Good luck on the journey. Godspeed.
Thank you this endevour is so, so important not only for the Veterans but, for everyone who enjoys freedom today because of what happened 6.6.44 and the sacrifice of the guys and girls who never came home. #GodblessDaksoverNormandy
I wonder how many of these DC-3/C-47s flew over the channel on D-Day. My dad landed on Omaha Beach, 46th Infantry Regiment. I'm a 71 y.o. CFI in SoCal, good luck Atlantic crossing all aviators!!
aileron48 - I live near Duxford and watched some of the interviews on local and national TV with the organisers of Dak75. They were talking of all the effort that had gone into organising getting the 30+ DC3/C47 together for today’s flight from Duxford to Normandy. They also discussed how absolutely unimaginable it was to think of doing the same for the 800+ DC3/C-47’s on D-day...
@@jeffreynolds3848 Yes, it was an awesome effort! I've been watching a lot of videos the planes the last couple of days. Thanks for your words Jeffery!
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Good luck fellas, looking forward to seeing you on this side of the pond.
Well done you people. We must never forget history. Otherwise we are doomed to repeat our mistakes. You are assured of a warm welcome in the U.K. and also mainland Europe. Very best of luck to you on your journey across ´the pond´ and in the skys over there.
Hanne C--- While I agree that this is a great celebration of history, one that should not be forgotten, you are blindly repeating an old phrase that would be so great if it actually worked. "Remember history so we don't repeat the mistakes". Hanne, just open your eyes and pay attention--- people repeat all the mistakes all the time.
I am going to Duxford tomorrow to see this epic show. Thank you to all those that will make it happen.
Thank you for such a fabulous tribute. Fly safe.
Terrific presentation regarding commemorating D-Day's 75th Anniversary with these beautiful old WarBirds again taking to the air. Thank you for sharing this wonderful event and smooth skies to all the C-47s en route to Europe.
Fantastic thing you are all doing. My Parents would be so touched by the Honer you are giving to all who served in WW2. I salute all of you.
I was watching them fly over the house. Fantastic. Yes I live in Oxford CT.
A real pleasure having them transit through PQI. Left us hustling to fuel 9 of them but what an amazing experience and privilege!
I too saw you fly the Hudson about 5 days ago. What an experience with the rumbling engines. The noise of formation flying was incredible. I have never heard anything like it. It sent goose bumps through my body. I commented to someone what it would have been like to have been a bomber formation over Germany with the sound of thousands of engines! My father was a navigator aboard the C-47's at Normandy dropping the parachute's and towing the gliders at D-Day. He also participated at the "Bridge too Far" campaign and was awarded a medal. My father did not like to talk about the war but he mentioned the ground fire was horrific. He said anyone who had a pistol, gun, machine gun was firing aloft. In other words the ground fire was unbelieveable. My Dad mentioned that he was looking out the window at Normandy when suddenly next to him a C-47 blew up next to his airplane, apparently as a bullet had hit one of the internal gas tanks. Later in the war the Americans started using "self sealing gas tanks."
I live near Duxford, cant wait to see you Guys, ( some have arrived )
I flew the C-47 in Vietnam. I also was on a crew tasked to take one of our aircraft to Okinawa for "corrosion control" work. We flew from Saigon to Clark AFB in the Philippines. And then from there north to Okinawa. A a result we were over water on both legs. One NEAT thing about the C-47....if one has to "ditch" at sea, and the ditching causes no damage, the C-47 will actually FLOAT...almost indefinitely (as long as the sea swells are not so high). There is a recorded incident where a C-47 was ditched off the West Coast. A tug went out and towed it back to land.
Thank you for Thanking Them 🇺🇸🇬🇧✌️
In the days leading up to the anniversary of the transcontinental railroad on may 10th, I watched union pacific prepare its steam engines and then send them out to utah to partake in the celebration. Now in the weeks leading up to the D-day anniversary, I'm watching all the DC-3's and C-47's group up and prepare for their trek to Normandy. I can't wait to see these events unfold and I wish them all the best!
My house in Kent, UK, is under your D-Day - 1 flight path - see you and all the other Daks on the 5th!
Hi Mo. A big thank you for all your hard work and a massive Thanks to all involved. I was at Duxford on the 5th June for the departure of the Daks, what a sight it was =, so emotional too. God bless all the lads of 44 X
Can not tell you guys just how much this means to us Brits over here, that you would go to these lengths to fly your wonderful birds over the pond. It real does mean a great deal, and I dont mind tell you I was chocked up!!! THANK YOU
What an amazing event this will be at RAF Duxford on the 4-5th of June and I will be there too ! Just today, one of the D-Day C47 Daks flew right over our house in South Bucks at probably now more than 200 feet - what a sight and sound !
Looking forward to meet you in Normandy gents! Have a wonderful flight to Europe!
Looking great! I head to the UK on Friday and will see you all in France on the 5th!
Gumby suit. That brings back memories and not all good. Those things are hard to maneuver in. Then they toss you into the water out of a boat. At least you float with ease.
Amazing project. Wish I could be there to see it with my own eyes.
Thank you.
My uncle is a veteran, and is parachuting into Normandy France this year for D- Day.
I was there Wednesday through Saturday at OXC taking lots of photos and I can say what a great job by all those involved to make this a successful trip and to relive history.
Thanks to you.....a divine creator......brave and adventurous.......patriots...this was fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing. Great video.
A fantastic operation! Good luck!
Return to Normandy, at the 1:56 mark, second from left with the aircraft tail number 348608 with the yellow cockpit Id letters "CD" is "Betsy's Biscuit Bomber", a C-47B built in 1943. It was flown from the Estrella Warbirds Museum collection here at the old WWII Estrella Army Air Corp base outside of Paso Robles, California to Duxford via the old Greenland route. This aircraft's last U.S. missions were flying the Berlin Airlift, it was sold to Israel and was later purchased back from the Israeli Air Force and refurbished, there is a sign in Hebrew painted on the lavatory-door that roughly reads, "The only replacement for a Dakota, is another Dakota". The plane was a military transport it's whole life and never converted for civilian us. It still has all of it's original equipment to include the 1943 over-sized desert type sand shield air-scoops atop the engines nacelles and the gear it used for towing combat gliders at Arnhem. It has participated in many jumps and I hope they have a smooth and safe flight there and back. God bless the Veterans this day.
Thank you for this interesting information. If ever there is one C-47 to remain, this gal is a right contender.
@@mmeijer635 your welcome, we hope Betsy has a continued long life too. ^_^
So sweet to see the hard work and dedication to the men whom served others on this day.... as well as seeing every aircraft including N103NA and her crew achieving such as this journey. As well as for N62CC as well and a few other old birds, to you I salute. Clear skies a,d tail winds my friends..
That would be amazing to be apart of that. You guys are doing an amazing thing
That's a nice looking modern cockpit!
I’d love to cross the pond in one of these glorious birds.
Very nice job, AvWeb!
So awesome !! Looking forward to the flights and more videos of the mission . I belong to EAA , chapter one at Flabob . So shoot out to that crew - best of luck for all - safe flights for all involved .
Well done gentlemen, have a safe flight and God Speed
Great video!
Wow this is so cool. Would of been really great to have been apart of it. My dad was a B-29 mechanic.
Brilliant-big thanks to all. 👍🤗🇦🇺
I will be at Duxford on 3rd, 5th & 6th to see them - first Dakota arrived last week. Really looking forward to this - my late father (ex RAF) would have been there I'm sure, so I'm there in his place.
Will see you guys in the air over Eastbourne on the 5th June - Good Luck
I had the honor to jump out of one when my unit co-trained with the Paraguayan Airborne Battalion. Yeah, Paraguay still had 1 functioning, flyable C-47 in their air force for use for their airborne troops. What a blast, what a difference from modern US aircraft. Much fun was had.
Fantastic effort & planning...parked in RV, About 25 miles from Drop zone.in Normandy .Hoping to be there.
What a project! Good luck. Funny while he was talking about Pratt & Whitney, the camera panned up to a Wright 1820.
I will be at Duxford on the 4th of June. Can’t wait 👍🏻
Well organized and planned ......get there safely and return safely.
DRAT! I love DC-3s. I live 20 minutes from Waterbury-Oxford airport, and I didn't see any publicity about the fact these guys and their planes were there. I would have certainly gone over to see them if I had known.
I live 4 km from your arrival airport, Caen Carpiquet, from my terrace I see planes flying and approaching, eager to see you in the Normandy sky
amazing. I am in a rural town in the middle of maine. I hope you take a low altitude so many can hear them. Safe trip to mother goose.
great vid, very interesting
To bad Mikey Mc Bryan's DTD could not join you.
They'll be there in spirit! Making great progress.
It would be nice
to the twit that called Mikey a bum i dont see you saving a derilict d day bird you are going to receve the rath from the plane savers community nuff said !!!!!!!!!
@@johnmyers4986 Don't feed the troll.
They got the wings on and did a full on static rpm run which was successful. They will make it to Normandy. It is absolutely incredible what they were able to accomplish with such a tight timeline and the battering Canadian weather.
Very exciting for all the people involved! wish i could be there. Hopes for a safe flight over the pond!
Can’t wait to see video from Normandy
This is awesome!
me and my wife are in normandy for a week to be part of the 75th anneversary of D-Day. we have tickets to see a troop drop from the Dacs over normandy on the 7th and im hoping to do some piping while im at some key locations. this is going to be bucket list stuff for me.
Superb group of guys...well done 🍺
Well done guys 👍👊👏👏👏
Currahee! aviators and all who support them! Safe travels and God Bless America and her allies.
These are the birds that used during the Berlin airlift in 45 or 46. This plane helped saved the Berliners from starving and freezing to death.
Fantastic!!!
Well done fantastic 👌
Nine of them just flew over central Maine. Unfortunately it was too cloudy to see them.
great efford!
What date is your eta for Duxford please. safe flying.
GREAT JOB GUYS A BIG THAN YOU BOB UK
Super Idea good luck everyone.
We will be at the drop zone in Normandy on the 5th....cant wait!! - Are they selling patches?
The Grand Old Warrior Queen!
Are there any sites following their progress over to Duxford? I can't find anything.
You guys should coordinate a flyby in the Jones beach air show while you’re doing the NYC flyby!
They are in the air now! I have tracked down the following on FlightRadar24 N62CC N877MG N74589 N8336C N103NA N47TB N43566 N47SJ
Great info but Pleeeaaaase get the audio sorted before the 6th. Gotta hear those engines perfectly!
You should publish a video of startups, taxiing, and takeoff of this group with no talking, music, or commentary. Please!
agreed!
You guys at avweb should hit up mikey mcbryan from plane savers he’s the guy from ice pilots him his girlfriend and a group of volunteers are saving a dc-3 C-FDTD it has sat in a field for the last 30 years and it’s first test flight is on d day check out his channel new episodes everyday up to ep138 I believe
Hi. I'm told you are coming through Prestwick can you tell me when?
Thursday , 11am
I can't imagine what the surviving veterans feel when they see these birds fly again!
What altitude did they fly at? Do these a/c have an autopilot feature?
Shame Mickey McBryan's STD can't make it . Came close though .
Check out.. PLANE SAVERS.
Amazing volunteer DC-3 restoration.
STD? and Mickey McBryan never had a plan to take his plane DTD to D-Day. The cost alone is around $100.000 ! If its finished in time they are going to Oshkosh .
@@mileshigh1321 Original plan was to get it to Normandy but yes he had to cancel for real expectations. Stupid spell check...yes DTD
freedom planes.... GREAT !!
Though the veterans will be gone on the 100th anniversary, I think it’d be an incredible re-enactment if we got ships from the British, American, Australian and other navies to re-enact the invasion with the 47s flying over, and get spitfires, and all the other airplanes to fly over. That’d be an incredible tribute with 25 years to plan
Trace Mitchell It would be but good luck finding a period correct naval force because they sure as hell aren’t building one.
My thought was use modern navies as tribute
tell me why absolutely nothing like that ceremony for the d.day in the U.S.A ????
I just turn 70 and I was an EC-47 pilot in Vietnam......I enjoyed flying these aircraft, we had R1830s and R2000s motors, what are you guys using today?
a10warthog61 it’s been around 50 years but I recall the max speed around 217 knots, so I doubt it
Most have Pratt & Whitney R1830's or Wright 1820's. Both around 1200 hp depending on specific engine models.
Greetings from another EC-47 pilot in Vietnam (360th). I don't think people realize that the C-47 was very valuable to the war effort in Vietnam... as it was in WWII.
If there are any flight simmers out there, I've been flying the same Blue Spruce route in my Manfred Jahn C-47. Join me this Saturday (May 25) at 0200z for the next leg (Prestwick to Duxford).
Thanks guys when I was young it only cost about5$ a year to run your automobile that was the inspection fee but while you were out fighting for freedom somebody came threw the back door and started charging a or of money to use the road I know folks that have to pay over 400 a month just to use the roads
On the 8th & 9th June, Southwick village (just north west) of Portsmouth will turn the clock back to 1944. Planning for D-Day took place in Southwick. See www.southwickrevival.co.uk and give us a fly by if you can.
Plz tel me
The audio is quite bad. But the video is nice.
pone video del pid 51 Mustang 🐎 el mejor de la segunda guerra mundial
my dad flew one these, but he was doing freight and it wasn't during the war lol
RiP.. mr. Nunez 82nd Airborne Pathfinder.... and his brother-in-law memo hundred first Airborne Purple Heart Beach Landing....
hi i watch mikey frome plane savers every day with is plane in montreal they are almost done with it
Did you notice when they showed the cockpit two (looks like modern navigation instruments) digital displays. Now we all know that this technology was not around in 1944. lol
Very exciting event! Unfortunately, probably, I will not be able to join it in UK or France :( I am glad to see among those beautiful aircraft the C-47B 43-48608 N47SJ ''Betsy's Biscuit Bomber'' which I had possibilyty to see and look around and inside in Estrella Warbid Museum in September'18 during preparation for this event. But I have one comment to this film - I see that it is true that American people do not konw the history of 2WW and the world. Based on the map (The North Atlantic Route), which is shown in this film people will recognise that such countries like Poland, Czech, Belarus, France, Norway etc were axis countries! It is not true! They were ocupied by Germany! (it is interesting - based on what I see on the map - that only Yugoslavia, Albania, Greece in Europe were allies country! In fact they were occupied by Germany also). It looks like a fake information: Polish death camps, Polish concentration camps, Polish Holocaust which were in fact German/Nazi concentration camps!!!