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Paras now in their 90s leap into Normandy once again 75 years after they jumped on D-Day and started
the liberation of Europe
TODAY
D-DAY
Paratroopers aged in their 90s jumped from Dakota war planes over Normandy this afternoon as they re-enacted the bravery of soldiers who were central to the decisive D-Day landings 75 years ago.
About 280 took part in the jump over the French coast this afternoon, including veterans of landings in World War II. Harry Read, 95, was pictured leaping from the skies and landing in Sannerville in front of crowds of admirers.
Aircraft were pictured taking to the skies in Cambridgeshire, at the Imperial War Museum, before heading to France to commemorate those who died in the fighting on June 6 1944.
Their display brought to life the daring efforts of Allied troops, who secured the first step on the road to defeating the Nazis with the offensive.
About 280 took part in the jump over the French coast this afternoon, including veterans of landings in World War II. Harry Read, 95, was pictured leaping from the skies and landing in Sannerville in front of crowds of admirers.
Aircraft were pictured taking to the skies in Cambridgeshire, at the Imperial War Museum, before heading to France to commemorate those who died in the fighting on June 6 1944.
Their display brought to life the daring efforts of Allied troops, who secured the first step on the road to defeating the Nazis with the offensive.
[link:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7107305/300-D-Day-veterans-gather-Portsmouth-75-years-later.html|
They fought in their youth for our freedom and some days it feels like we have learned no lessons...
Saw an interview on the news tonight with Harry Read. it was emotional!!!!
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That's impressive. Good going, Airborne.
