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    C-47 Memorial Garden Ceremony [Image 1 of 4]

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    The image shows a well-maintained outdoor memorial garden featuring an American flag on a tall white flagpole as the central focal point. An informational sign reading 'C-47 Memorial Garden' is visible on the right side, suggesting this is a WWII-era commemorative site, likely located in Normandy, France. The garden features decorative gravel beds, ornamental grasses, young trees with support stakes, and lush green landscaping.

    NORMANDY, FRANCE

    06.04.2022

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby 

    86th Airlift Wing

    A ceremony was held at the C-47 Memorial Garden in Picauville, France, June 4, 2022. The 439th Troop Carrier Group C-47 transport aircraft crashed in the early hours of June 6, 1944 after being hit by German anti-aircraft fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)

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    Date Taken: 06.04.2022
    Date Posted: 06.05.2022 17:31
    Photo ID: 7254656
    VIRIN: 220604-F-LJ715-3014
    Resolution: 5461x3641
    Size: 14.46 MB
    Location: NORMANDY, FR
    Web Views: 106
    Downloads: 5

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    The image shows a well-maintained outdoor memorial garden featuring an American flag on a tall white flagpole as the central focal point. An informational sign reading 'C-47 Memorial Garden' is visible on the right side, suggesting this is a WWII-era commemorative site, likely located in Normandy, France. The garden features decorative gravel beds, ornamental grasses, young trees with support stakes, and lush green landscaping.
    A U.S. Army officer in dress uniform delivers a speech at the C-47 Memorial Garden dedication ceremony in Picauville, France. The event commemorates 'Mission Albany' and the C-47 aircraft serial number 42-100819 Sargent, referencing WWII airborne operations. An honor guard with American and French flags stands at attention in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place outdoors in a well-maintained garden or memorial grounds. Soldiers in multiple uniforms, including German Bundeswehr camouflage and red berets, are assembled in formation while an American flag and a 101st Airborne Division flag fly prominently. A military aircraft conducts a flyover above the ceremony, and a civilian crowd observes in the background.
    An elderly civilian man, likely a veteran based on his medals/pins on his lapel, is greeting or conversing with soldiers in German Bundeswehr camouflage uniforms at what appears to be a commemorative outdoor ceremony. A color guard is present holding flags, including what appears to be a French tricolor and a German military flag. The setting suggests a formal memorial or remembrance event, possibly related to World War II given the context of French and German military presence.

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