Thousands of soldiers from the US, Britain, Canada and other Allied countries took part in landing operations at Normandy on June 6, 1944, for the liberation of France from Nazi Germany. Veterans in their nineties are now returning to Normandy to honour their fallen comrades.
Three C-47 transport planes, renowned for their reliability during wartime, released three lengthy lines of parachutists. Their circular parachutes bloomed open against the backdrop of the azure sky adorned with fluffy white clouds, eliciting cheers from the vast audience.
Charleston, W.Va.: Imagine plunging off an 876-foot-high bridge with only a parachute as a lifeline. Now imagine doing it in a wheelchair.That's what Lonnie Bissonnette will be doing Saturday. He even sticks the landing.Paralyzed below
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