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    Multiple military transport aircraft, identifiable as C-130 Hercules variants, are flying in formation at low altitude over a sandy beach and coastal area. The aircraft appear to be conducting a commemorative or training flyover along what appears to be a French coastline, possibly Normandy based on the landscape characteristics. At least four aircraft are visible at varying distances from the camera.

    FRANCE

    06.03.2018

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan Heaton 

    127th Wing   

    A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 107th Fighter Squadron, Michigan Air National Guard, are joined by a C-130 Hercules aircraft as they fly over the beaches of Normandy, France, as part of the commeroration ceremonies for D-Day 74 -- the 74th anniversary of the D-Day invasion during World War II. The 107th Tactical Reconnaisance Squadron flew multiple missions over Normandy during the lead up to D-Day and during the invasion itself. The flight during the commemoration represents the first assigned mission for the 107th in France since World War II. The unit also served in France during World War I. The 107th is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan Heaton)

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    Date Taken: 06.03.2018
    Date Posted: 06.04.2018 11:21
    Photo ID: 4443946
    VIRIN: 180603-Z-VA676-267
    Resolution: 1800x1200
    Size: 1.62 MB
    Location: FR
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