Commemorative Parachute Drop at La Fière 2004
Photos of the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2004 – 2:00 PM
Location: La Fière area, Sainte-Mère-Eglise (Manche)
Event: Drop of 650 paratroopers onto the historic La Fière drop zone as part of the commemorations for the 60th anniversary of D-Day. American C-130 and C-17 transport aircraft participated. This event concluded with a ceremony in front of the Iron Mike statue.
Photos: D-Day Overlord
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Author: Marc Laurenceau – Reproduction subject to authorization of the author – Contact