Operation Overlord Remembered: D-Day at Oshkosh 2024

            The iconic Douglas C-47 Skytrain takes to the skies once more during a powerful D-Day reenactment at Oshkosh 2024. With its bold invasion stripes and paratroopers leaping into history, this image honors the courage and sacrifice of those who served during World War II.

This reenactment brings the events of June 6, 1944, vividly to life, reminding us of the bravery it took to jump into the unknown. The C-47, a vital workhorse of the Allied forces, carried paratroopers across enemy lines, playing a crucial role in the success of Operation Overlord.

Capturing this moment from beneath highlights the grace of this historic aircraft and the realism of the reenactment. What does this piece of living history mean to you? Share your thoughts below!

Taken in: United States / Wisconsin / Oshkosh / Stony Beach (show map)

Taken on: July 24, 2024

Tags:

#DDayReenactment

#C47Skytrain

#WWIIHistory more »

#Oshkosh2024

#AviationPhotography

#HistoricAviation

#Warbird

#Paratroopers

#NeverForget

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Sets appears in: • Aviation

Groups appears in: • Douglas DC-3 DC 4 • Douglas DC-3: The Art of the Gooneybird

Camera: Canon EOS R5, f/11.0, 1/250 sec, 311mm, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R5
Lens:	RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length:	311mm
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	+1/3 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Shutter speed priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 13.4 (Windows)
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