D-Day squadron at KOXC

[Oracle427]

I'll be dropping into KOXC tomorrow to check out the D-Day squadron before they head over to England in preparation for the events commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

I watched a smaller formation drop their paratroopers onto the grounds at KFDK this past weekend and it was pretty amazing and far louder than I expected.

Anyone else in the area planning on stopping by?

http://ddaysquadron.org/

[Piper_EEWL]

Man I would love to see that. That’s some amazing sights. And I’m afraid it’s gonna be a once in a lifetime opportunity. But it’s a bit far from Germany

I hope you get to enjoy this!

Happy flying

[Tutmeister]

Yes but the actual event is a LOT closer to Germany!

[Piper_EEWL]

I know I know. But it’s still not just around the corner unfortunately. I won’t be able to make it. I’m sure that would be a very emotional amazing experience.

Is anyone here planning on going to the D-Day anniversary?

[GunninGamerz]

It's defiantly on my bucket list! I had made plans to go to the 60th before I had kids and chickened out since it was going to cost me so much. I kick myself, there would have been so many veterans there. Sadly this wont be the case for too much longer before my kids are out of the house and I can go.

[Oracle427]

https://youtu.be/HIr9OKGJ4IE

Some video of the proceedings at KOXC. I barely made it into the airport and was the last aircraft allowed to land as the tower stopped all landing traffic until the Dakota's departed.

I didn't get to pick a good spot on the field, hope you enjoy!

As you can see the kids next to me were having a great time! I wish I had parents like theirs. From the found of it, their grandpa was having a heck of a time aboard one of those C-47s!

[Piper_EEWL]

Great video Oracle. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[Red2112]

Yet another vid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV4Uzsd1jF8

Cheers,

Mike