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    Allies parachute on to historic WWII drop zone for D-Day 71st anniversary commemoration [Image 6 of 8]

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    A military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is conducting an airborne operation, deploying multiple paratroopers and heavy equipment bundles simultaneously. The parachutes are in various stages of deployment, from just-exited personnel to partially and fully inflated cargo chutes. The clear blue sky provides high contrast, making the drop sequence clearly visible.

    SAINTE-MèRE-ÉGLISE, FRANCE

    06.07.2015

    Photo by Master Sgt. Brian Bahret 

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

    U.S. Army paratroopers parachute from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, June 7, 2015, 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 08:10
    Photo ID: 1979850
    VIRIN: 150605-F-UV166-007
    Resolution: 3200x2421
    Size: 2.58 MB
    Location: SAINTE-MèRE-ÉGLISE, FR

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