U.S. Army Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division load and depart to parachute into France the night before D-day
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United Kingdom Date:1944, June 5 Duration:5 min 2 sec Sound:NO SOUND
Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) prepare their equipment and prepare to drop behind enemy lines in France, the night before D-Day. They assemble in "sticks" and board C-47 transports painted in large white stripes to assure they will be recognized and not shot down by U.S. Navy ships, or other friendly fire. They are bid farewell by a three-star General. The aircraft take off one after another bound for the Normandy coast. (World War II period).
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