On the 5th of june 2019 a group of C-47 planes will take on a flight from mainland UK over the channel towards the original drop zones over France. They will release parajumpers in original equipment as a tribute to all heroes who fought against the Germans.
We will do the same on saturday the 8th of june!
We will not only use C-47s but also gliders that can be attached to them. So everyone is very welcome to join us on our virtual memorial flight that evening.
The only allowed plane is the C-47
Download links
The amazing C-47
http://wiki.flightgear.org/Douglas_C-47_Skytrain
Timeplan
We will assemble at 8pm UK time but please be there at least half an hour earlier if you need to test things. We need to start in time.
Flightplan
https://skyvector.com/?ll=51.0236606085 ... 12W%20LFRK
T/O EGMC > N50°44.92' E0°14.81' @1500ft > -- over the channel @ 500ft -- > LFOH @1500ft due to Flak > N49°16.53' W0°12.00' @ 600ft for the drop over Merville > RTB LFRK
ALTITUDE changes are being called out by flight lead.
DROP initiation is being called out by flight lead.
This image shows British Horsa and Hamilcar gliders in fields near Ranville
There won't be a break due to sparse airport density on the island and a long flight over the channel so be prepared, gather all rations and enough beer.
Time Setting - Morning
Weather Setting - Border of a Low Pressure Region
Here is a broadcast of the CBS about the confirmation of the invasion.
Here is a video of a channel, containing the full radio broadcast during the invasion - all in all this is about 10 hours of video material (audio actually):