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    Allies parachute on to historic WWII drop zone for D-Day 71st anniversary commemoration [Image 4 of 8]

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    A military transport aircraft is conducting a static-line parachute drop operation, with multiple paratroopers visible at various stages of exiting the aircraft. The plane is photographed from below against a clear blue sky, showing its underside with twin turboprop engines. Several jumpers and their deploying parachute deployment bags are visible trailing behind the aircraft.

    SAINTE-MèRE-ÉGLISE, FRANCE

    06.07.2015

    Photo by Master Sgt. Brian Bahret 

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa   

    Multinational paratroopers parachute from a German Air Force C-160 transport aircraft over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units participated in the 71st Anniversary air drop as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The task force, based in Sainte Mere Eglise, France, is supporting local events across Normandy, from June 2-8, 2015, to commemorate the selfless actions by all the Allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 71 years later. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Brian Bahret)

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    Date Taken: 06.07.2015
    Date Posted: 06.07.2015 08:11
    Photo ID: 1979845
    VIRIN: 150605-F-UV166-005
    Resolution: 1663x1164
    Size: 683.89 KB
    Location: SAINTE-MèRE-ÉGLISE, FR

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