DC-3 Society Member Spotlight - Stephen Peter Pedone, Lt. Col., USAF, Ret. (Steve)
Stephen Pedone, Lt. Col., USAF, Ret. My love for the DC-3/C-47 comes directly from my dad and mom’s WWII service. My dad, Captain Vito...
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- Nov 5
- 6 min
Remembering the Forgotten
As people take a moment to remember past conflicts some battles, such as the D-Day Landings, Midway and the Battle of Britian, will loom lar
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- Dec 16, 2022
- 4 min
Member Spotlight: Keith David Wentzel
Member Spotlight: Keith David Wentzel feature written by Keith Wentzel, member On my first flight, I was young when mom dragged me along...
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- Dec 16, 2022
- 2 min
Member Spotlight: Briana Borrego
Member Spotlight: Briana Borrego feature written by Briana Borrego, member My journey in aviation began when I was 11 years old. That’s...
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- Nov 30, 2022
- 7 min
The Royal Netherlands Air Force Historic Flight
The Royal Netherlands Air Force Historic Flight Written by Henry Simpson, Young Historians Program founder Formed in 1969 by a mix of...
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- Nov 30, 2022
- 4 min
Africa and the Second World War
Africa and the Second World War Written by Daniel Grice, Young Historians Program Whenever we discuss the global conflict of World War II...
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- Nov 30, 2022
- 3 min
Special Year-End Letter from Eric Zipkin, Mission Chief Pilot and Director of Operations
2024 Legacy Tour Announced: D-Day Squadron’s Plan to ‘Report for Duty’ Special Year-End Letter from Eric Zipkin, Mission Chief Pilot and...
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- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Member Spotlight: Eileen Owsiany
Member Spotlight: Eileen Owsiany feature written by Eileen Owsiany, member As an aviation enthusiast the C-47 has always been my favorite...
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- Nov 11, 2022
- 3 min
D-Day Squadron Announces 2024 Europe Mission Theme, and Film DVD Release
D-Day Squadron Announces 2024 Europe Mission Theme, and Film DVD Release Oxford, Connecticut – November 11, 2022: Commemorating this...
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- Aug 31, 2022
- 3 min
Media Member Spotlight: Welcome Brian La Fetra to the DC-3 Society
Media Member Spotlight: Welcome Brian La Fetra to the DC-3 Society feature written by Brian La Fetra, media member Aviation has been my...
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- Aug 31, 2022
- 3 min
Welcome C-47 Southern Cross to the DC-3 Society
Welcome C-47 Southern Cross to the DC-3 Society Featured written by Miranda Pressley, director of marketing, Greatest Generation Aircraft...
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- Aug 31, 2022
- 12 min
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima: A Triumph Arising from Tragedy
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima: A Triumph Arising from Tragedy Written by Andrew Da, Young Historians Program "Among the men who fought on...
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- Jul 21, 2022
- 3 min
D-Day Squadron Announces a European Tour in 2024 
D-Day Squadron Announces a European Tour in 2024 Oxford, Connecticut - July 21, 2022: The D-Day Squadron announces at this year’s EAA...
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- May 31, 2022
- 5 min
Setting New Horizons Earning the DC-3 Type - Here is My Story, a Letter to the Old Lady, N44587
Setting New Horizons Earning the DC-3 Type - Here is My Story, a Letter to the Old Lady, N44587 Written by Catheline Leoni Firing up the...
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- May 17, 2022
- 3 min
Last Living D-Day Pathfinder Pilot Turning 100, Joins Airborne Operations in Celebration of Miles...
Last Living D-Day Pathfinder Pilot Turning 100 Lt. Col. David Hamilton to join airborne operations in celebration of his 100th Birthday...
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- May 17, 2022
- 4 min
“Into Flight Once More” Film Premiere and VIP Reception to be held at National Museum of the U.S....
“Into Flight Once More” Film Premiere and VIP Reception to be held at National Museum of the U.S. Air ForceTM June 4 Cliffs of Dover, UK:...
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- Apr 22, 2022
- 3 min
D-Day Squadron with Sound Off Films Presents Multiple 2022 Film Festival Screening Events, couple...
D-Day Squadron with Sound Off Films Presents Multiple 2022 Film Festival Screening Events, coupled with DC-3 Flyovers, Public Displays...
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- Apr 22, 2022
- 2 min
Meet Gabriele Rivera from Italy, DC-3 Society Member Spotlight
Meet Gabriele Rivera from Italy, DC-3 Society Member Spotlight Gabriele’s first steps in the realm of aviation derive from modelism and...
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- Apr 1, 2022
- 7 min
The People’s Mosquito
The People’s Mosquito Written by Henry Simpson, young historian The People’s Mosquito charity was formed in 2011, their goal being to...
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- Feb 25, 2022
- 2 min
Five Oaks - Special DC-3 Society Affiliate Partner Feature
Five Oaks - Special DC-3 Society Affiliate Partner Feature David O’Connor can still remember exactly where he was when he got the call...
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