D-DAY SQUADRON 2024 LEGACY TOUR
KICKOFF WEEK LAUNCH EVENTS
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.
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It's Official!
We are returning to Waterbury-Oxford Airport (KOXC) thanks to the ongoing support from our partners: Atlantic Aviation, Clay Lacy Aviation, OXC Airport, Airdales, and Tradewind Aviation. We have a few special treats in store for our active members of the DC-3 Society. If you aren't a member, join us and be the first to know.
Kickoff Week Launch Events
Schedule of Kickoff Events/Operations
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Monday-Wednesday May 13-15: Aircraft arrivals
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Wednesday, May 15: Oceanic Training & Pilot/Crew Meetings, Mission Run Through
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Thursday, May 16: (weather permitting) Ticketed Public Day
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Friday, May 17: (daytime & weather permitting) Media Day, Formation Flight Up Hudson River, NYC
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Friday, May 17 (evening): Exclusive 24LT Partner/Crew Dinner, special ticketing for 'active' DC-3 Society members
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Saturday, May 18: (weather permitting) D-Day Squadron morning launch to the first leg of the mission, hosted by Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) and community
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Sunday, May 19: Weather Buff Launch
2024 Legacy Tour Partipating Aircraft
Stay tuned for schedule updates, aircraft participation and mission news at DDaySquadron.org/2024-legacy-tour
In the coming months, special features will be published across the D-Day Squadron’s social media channels on each historic aircraft, their webpages, and more detailed information on air crews.
We have plans to announce more aircraft soon, as we continue 2024 Legacy Tour mission preparations through the end of 2023, and into 2024.