A Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies over Iron Mike memorial dropping paratroopers here, June 8, 2014. More than 600 , German, Dutch and French service members jumped to honor the paratroopers that jumped into Normandy on D-Day. The event was one of several commemorations of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day operations conducted by Allied forces during World War II June 5-6, 1944. Over 650 military personnel have joined troops from several NATO nations to participate in ceremonies to honor the events at the invitation of the French government.


A Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies over Iron Mike memorial dropping paratroopers here, June 8, 2014. More than 600 , German, Dutch and French service members jumped to honor the paratroopers that jumped into Normandy on D-Day. The event was one of several commemorations of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day operations conducted by Allied forces during World War II June 5-6, 1944. Over 650 military personnel have joined troops from several NATO nations to participate in ceremonies to honor the events at the invitation of the French government. Staff Sgt. Sara Keller)


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