Air Show of the Patrouille de France 2004
Photos of the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings and the Battle of Normandy
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2004 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: La Fière area, Sainte-Mère-Eglise (Manche)
Event: Patrouille de France performance for the 60th anniversary of D-Day. Created in 1953, the “PAF” consists of eight Alphajet aircraft. It previously performed at the festivities marking the 40th anniversary of the Normandy landings in 1984 at Utah Beach. The leader of the Patrouille de France in 2004 was Captain Arnaud. The other pilots were Captains Christophe, Thierry, Emmanuel, Jean-Christophe, Guillaume, Stéphane, Jean-Louis, and Michel.
Photos: D-Day Overlord
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Author: Marc Laurenceau – Reproduction subject to authorization of the author – Contact