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Old 02-02-2018, 14:51   #16
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Great story

However, correct me if I am wrong.
If the captions on the photos are correct and those are in fact paratroopers loading planes on June 6, 1944 (in the daylight)....

Wouldn't they be a little late to the show?
They were probably taken on the 5th when Eisenhower visited:
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Awesome - thanks for posting cbtengr!
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