SUPPORT THE MISSION
Join the D-Day Squadron’s momentous journey — the 2024 Legacy Tour — as we honor the bravery and sacrifice of WWII veterans. Your support fuels our mission to fly these historic warbirds across the Atlantic, celebrating 80 years since D-Day. Help us keep their stories alive for future generations.
2024LT Affiliate Partner Collaborations
We are proud to announce a unique partnership with our affiliates to celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Berlin75. Our partners are offering limited-edition merchandise and products to commemorate this historical moment. Get yours today and join us in our mission to get your commemorative item.

Cockpit USA
Our limited edition 80th Anniversary D-Day Jacket is made of luxe goatskin leather. This style features a custom 2024 “Legacy Tour” D-Day Squadron chest patch and inside custom appliqué. Additional “Last of the Pathfinders” and “Certificate of Authenticity” appliques can also be found inside the jacket. This jacket includes a snap down collar, two front flap snap down pockets with side entry. Complete with knit cuffs and waist band, this jacket also includes two additional interior pockets for added storage. Tailored to serve present-day pilot requirements while retaining all the authentic charm of the original, this jacket is perfect for every day wear. Cockpit USA is the current official supplier of the USAF A-2 Pilot’s leather jacket. The 2024 D-Day Jacket is proudly manufactured in the USA.
This Legacy 2024 D-Day 80th Anniversary Jacket was commissioned by the C-47 80th D-Day Anniversary Foundation to be worn by those flying over to Normandy on May 18, 2024 to participate in all the events surrounding this momentous event.
• 2024 “Legacy Tour” D-Day Squadron chest patch and inside custom appliqué
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Queen of the Skies Spirits
Queen of the Skies Spirits Ltd is proud to support the D-Day Squadron’s 2024 Legacy Tour, commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. They offer a unique aviation-themed gin inspired by the iconic Boeing 747, celebrating a generation of travel and aviation history.
About Queen of the Skies Spirits Ltd: Queen of the Skies Spirits is dedicated to celebrating aviation history with their award-winning gin. Inspired by the Boeing 747, their London Dry Gin with a hint of apple is a tribute to the much-loved LHR-JFK route. Enjoy a taste of nostalgia and aviation heritage with every bottle.
Exclusive Discounts:
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For DC-3 Society Members:
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Discount Code: DC-3
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Offer: Purchase a 750ml bottle of Queen of the Skies Classic Gin for £25 (£20 for the product and £5 for postage).
Note: As US postal addresses are not accepted by the website, please enter the following delivery address:
D-Day Squadron
North Weald Airfield
Epping
Essex
CM16 6HR
Email: queenoftheskiesspirits@outlook.com
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LIFT Aviation
With a true passion for flight, we here at LIFT Aviation embark on the creation of aviation products that simply will be a cut above the rest. This is why we have decided to partner with the D-Day Squadron, our shared love for aviation and its history. Stop by our booth at Sun N Fun or purchase a leather kneeboard during the month of June to be entered to win a flight at Oshkosh! Also, proceeds from purchases of our leather kneeboard will help support their efforts in the future!
Click here to learn more.

Datum Attitude
Datum Attitude is a modern craft brewery based in the UK, with a passion for all things aviation. Datum’s head brewer is a Royal Air Force veteran, and all of their beers are inspired by his time serving his country and his love of flying and aviation.
To celebrate the UK leg of our 2024 Legacy Tour, Datum Attitude have brewed a special D-Day Squadron Legacy Tour Pale Ale. You can find this collaborative beer at a number of major air shows in the UK, along with their other aviation inspired beers!
Building on their 2019 accomplishments, the D-Day Squadron (DDS) is coordinating a fleet of aircraft to fly to Europe in 2024 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion and the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. So far, 12 aircraft have confirmed their participation including various DC-3 aircraft between North America and across Europe. In mid-May 2024, roughly five of the 12 DC-3 variants representing World War II and Cold War vintage aircraft will ‘cross the pond’ from the United States to the United Kingdom, cross the English Channel to Normandy, France with the European contingent, then fly on to Berlin, Germany, Venice, Italy and beyond. This effort is dubbed the “2024 Legacy Tour.” With many WWII veterans having ‘flown west’ since the D-Day Squadron’s 2019 mission, 2024 will be an opportunity to focus on both the LEGACY of these WWII veterans and the legendary aircraft that served as the backbone to multiple war campaigns. “Our veterans are our window to the past, and this is a chance for us to continue honoring those who made sacrifices for the freedoms we have today,” shared D-Day Squadron’s mission chief pilot, Eric Zipkin. Eric will fly the lead C-47, WWII combat veteran, “Placid Lassie” throughout the entire journey.
This is no easy task, and while nothing can compare to the amount of organization the Allied forces faced in planning for the D-Day invasion, there is still a tremendous amount of preparation, time, and cost involved in recreating this historic anniversary tour. The DDS is currently setting the schedule, organizing appearances across Europe, and serving as Mission Control for the 2024 Legacy Tour – a central unit for all operators, crew, and operations.
Starting from the Northeast United States in May of next year, the aircraft must complete six total flight legs to Europe involving crew rest, refueling, proper maintenance, formation planning, and logistics. Can you imagine? It will take the squadron 15 days, close to 3,000 nautical miles, approximately 15 hours of flight time, 120 gallons of oil, more than 1,400 gallons of fuel, and 150 crew to make this historic transatlantic crossing!
With your support, we will honor the sacrifice of the citizen soldiers who bravely fought to end WWII and combat the tyranny of the Cold War. That is why the D-Day Squadron is grateful to partner with Warbird Coffee Co. US, share in this mission and ‘brew’ the finest coffee to keep you, crew and organizers alert and ready to go!
Discover the Limited Edition DC3 Polo, exclusively designed for the 2024 Legacy Tour. Celebrate aviation history with this unique, moisture-wicking polo shirt, featuring the iconic D-Day Squadron Logo. A tribute to the DC-3’s enduring legacy, each purchase supports the DC3 Society’s mission to preserve this historic aircraft. Perfect for pilots and enthusiasts, this durable, 100% polyester shirt is a must-have for anyone passionate about aviation history and the legacy of the DC-3. Order now to honor the past and inspire the future of aviation.
Crafted to meet the demands of both daily wear and the unique needs of pilots, this polo combines heavy-duty resilience with the light comfort of its moisture-wicking and odor-fighting fabric. Stay cool, dry, and fresh throughout your aviation adventures or your day-to-day activities.