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The Royal Netherlands Air Force Historic Flight
The Royal Netherlands Air Force Historic Flight Written by Henry Simpson, Young Historians Program founder Formed in 1969 by a mix of...
Nov 30, 20227 min read


Africa and the Second World War
Africa and the Second World War Written by Daniel Grice, Young Historians Program Whenever we discuss the global conflict of World War II...
Nov 30, 20224 min read


Special Year-End Letter from Eric Zipkin, Mission Chief Pilot and Director of Operations
2024 Legacy Tour Announced: D-Day Squadron’s Plan to ‘Report for Duty’ Special Year-End Letter from Eric Zipkin, Mission Chief Pilot and...
Nov 30, 20223 min read


Member Spotlight: Eileen Owsiany
Member Spotlight: Eileen Owsiany feature written by Eileen Owsiany, member As an aviation enthusiast the C-47 has always been my favorite...
Nov 30, 20222 min read


D-Day Squadron Announces 2024 Europe Mission Theme, and Film DVD Release
D-Day Squadron Announces 2024 Europe Mission Theme, and Film DVD Release Oxford, Connecticut – November 11, 2022: Commemorating this...
Nov 11, 20223 min read
Media Member Spotlight: Welcome Brian La Fetra to the DC-3 Society
Media Member Spotlight: Welcome Brian La Fetra to the DC-3 Society feature written by Brian La Fetra, media member Aviation has been my...
Aug 31, 20223 min read


Welcome C-47 Southern Cross to the DC-3 Society
Welcome C-47 Southern Cross to the DC-3 Society Featured written by Miranda Pressley, director of marketing, Greatest Generation Aircraft...
Aug 31, 20223 min read
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima: A Triumph Arising from Tragedy
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima: A Triumph Arising from Tragedy Written by Andrew Da, Young Historians Program "Among the men who fought on...
Aug 31, 202212 min read


D-Day Squadron Announces a European Tour in 2024 
D-Day Squadron Announces a European Tour in 2024 Oxford, Connecticut - July 21, 2022: The D-Day Squadron announces at this year’s EAA...
Jul 21, 20223 min read


Setting New Horizons Earning the DC-3 Type - Here is My Story, a Letter to the Old Lady, N44587
Setting New Horizons Earning the DC-3 Type - Here is My Story, a Letter to the Old Lady, N44587 Written by Catheline Leoni Firing up the...
May 31, 20225 min read


Last Living D-Day Pathfinder Pilot Turning 100, Joins Airborne Operations in Celebration of Miles...
Last Living D-Day Pathfinder Pilot Turning 100 Lt. Col. David Hamilton to join airborne operations in celebration of his 100th Birthday...
May 17, 20223 min read


“Into Flight Once More” Film Premiere and VIP Reception to be held at National Museum of the U.S....
“Into Flight Once More” Film Premiere and VIP Reception to be held at National Museum of the U.S. Air ForceTM June 4 Cliffs of Dover, UK:...
May 17, 20224 min read


D-Day Squadron with Sound Off Films Presents Multiple 2022 Film Festival Screening Events, couple...
D-Day Squadron with Sound Off Films Presents Multiple 2022 Film Festival Screening Events, coupled with DC-3 Flyovers, Public Displays...
Apr 22, 20223 min read


Meet Gabriele Rivera from Italy, DC-3 Society Member Spotlight
Meet Gabriele Rivera from Italy, DC-3 Society Member Spotlight Gabriele’s first steps in the realm of aviation derive from modelism and...
Apr 22, 20222 min read


The People’s Mosquito
The People’s Mosquito Written by Henry Simpson, young historian The People’s Mosquito charity was formed in 2011, their goal being to...
Apr 1, 20227 min read


Five Oaks - Special DC-3 Society Affiliate Partner Feature
Five Oaks - Special DC-3 Society Affiliate Partner Feature David O’Connor can still remember exactly where he was when he got the call...
Feb 25, 20222 min read


D-Day Squadron Officially Welcomes Two New Members to the Team, Growing Partnerships and Membership
D-Day Squadron Officially Welcomes Two New Members to the Team, Growing Partnerships and Membership January 31, 2022 Welcome Jennifer...
Jan 30, 20223 min read


Remembering the Battle of the Bulge
Remembering the Battle of the Bulge feature veteran and Battle of the Bulge participant, Vincent Sperenza Commemorating the Anniversary...
Jan 30, 20228 min read


D-Day Squadron Participates and Helps Lead FORCE-CON 2022 - SUPERHERO MILITARY FORCES UNITE
3-Day Military Convention to Honor Veterans in all Art Forms FORCE-CON 2022 - SUPERHERO MILITARY FORCES UNITE SAN DIEGO, CA – September...
Jan 7, 20224 min read


D-Day Squadron Officially Welcomes Two International Sensations, Avid Photographers, Aviation Eng...
D-Day Squadron Officially Welcomes Two International Sensations, Historians and Notable Writers to the Team December 17, 2021 Welcoming...
Dec 17, 20214 min read
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