| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | ZH887 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules (L-382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules C5 |
| C/n (msn): | 382-5485 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Démouville / Sannerville [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | France |
| Photo Date: | 5 June 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kas van Zonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 349378 |
| Photo Comment |
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For the 75th anniversary of D-Day, a massive paradrop was organized in Normandy above one of the original wartime dropzones. Several Air Forces participated, as well as many Dakotas (even from overseas). We chose to position ourselves opposite of the main spectator areas due to the 'sun'. I say 'sun', because clearly the weather was lousy. At some point the aircraft drifted a bit towards us and soon we were surrounded by parachutes. Definitely an experience! This photo is copyright © Kas van Zonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 March 2021, and has since been viewed 180 times. |