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Dec 17, 20243 min read
First Flight of the Douglas DC-3
While December 17 is best known as the date of the Wright Brothers' first powered flights at Kitty Hawk, NC, it is also the date in which on
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Oct 7, 20244 min read
Douglas C-53D 42-68738 “The Yacht Club”
By Adam Estes Primus in Toto - First in Everything. That is the meaning of the Latin phrase painted within the emblem of the 62nd Troop...
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Jun 28, 20243 min read
Bose Donates A30 Aviation Headsets to D-Day Squadron Following Theft
"It was a blow to our mission; we can’t say enough about Bose and their desire to remember our past,” says pilot
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May 21, 20241 min read
Experience the Legacy of D-Day: Iconic C-47s to Grace UK Skies
DC-3s return to UK skies for D-Day 80th anniversary. Join us as we commemorate with historic flyovers, parachute drops, and tribute events!
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May 20, 20241 min read
D-Day Squadron Feature on WTNH
Historic WWII fleet departing from Oxford to Normandy by: Brittany Taylor Posted: May 17, 2024 / 06:19 PM EDT Updated: May 17, 2024 /...
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Apr 29, 20242 min read
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden to commemorate 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, together with the State of Hesse, will host a public commemoration of the 75th anniversary.
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Feb 10, 20242 min read
D-Day Squadron Attending Shuttleworth’s D-Day Weekend 2024
THE SHUTTLEWORTH TRUST IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE SHUTTLEWORTH’S D-DAY WEEKEND ON SATURDAY 25TH AND SUNDAY 26TH MAY. PRESS RELEASE from Vintage...
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Jan 16, 20245 min read
NEWS: D-Day Squadron Collaboration: 2024 Legacy Tour Organizers, Aero Legends, RCPT International and IWM Duxford
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oxford, Connecticut – January 11, 2024: Work and planning continues for the D-Day Squadron’s 2024 Legacy Tour with...
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Jan 16, 20242 min read
Duxford Aerodrome
...continued from the DC-3 Society Newsletter. With the departure of the USAAF in October 1945 Duxford once again became an RAF station....
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Nov 30, 20223 min read
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 11, 20223 min read
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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Jul 21, 20223 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20224 min read
“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, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20227 min read
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, 20222 min read
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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Jan 30, 20223 min read
D-Day Squadron Officially Welcomes Two New Members to the Team, Growing Partnerships and Membership
D-Day Squadron Officially Welcomes Two New Members to the Team, Growing Partnerships and Membership January 31, 2022 Welcome Jennifer...
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