D-Day 80th anniversary parachute jumps face cutbacks with only one plane available
10 months, 1 week ago

D-Day 80th anniversary parachute jumps face cutbacks with only one plane available

The Telegraph  

The Ministry of Defence has been forced to cut back D-Day memorial parachute jumps as only one plane is guaranteed. Grant Shapps said that the shortage of planes for the mass parachute drop to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day showed why more money needed to be invested in defence. The Defence Secretary has ordered an urgent review into the situation, although defence sources insisted that they were “confident” two aircrafts would be secured for the jump in Normandy next month. Currently only one RAF A400M has been designated for paratroopers from 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team, while the Red Devils parachute display team will jump into Normandy.

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A mass parachute jump over Normandy kicks off commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
9 months, 3 weeks ago

A mass parachute jump over Normandy kicks off commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day

Associated Press  

CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, France — Parachutists jumping from World War II-era planes hurled themselves Sunday into now peaceful Normandy skies where war once raged, heralding a week of ceremonies for the fast-disappearing generation of Allied troops who fought from D-Day beaches 80 years ago to Adolf Hitler’s fall, helping free Europe of his tyranny. Watching the southern England coastline recede Sunday through …

Grant Shapps vows to find more planes for mass parachute D-Day drop
10 months ago

Grant Shapps vows to find more planes for mass parachute D-Day drop

Daily Mail  

Grant Shapps today vowed to find more planes for a mass parachute jump to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Former Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois, whose father fought at D-Day, said: 'Given the Parachute Regiment's crucial role on D-Day, it would be a great shame if we had to curtail a commemorative airborne drop, because of lack of suitable …

Grant Shapps vows he WILL find more planes for mass parachute drop to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings after fury that defence cuts had left just ONE available
10 months, 1 week ago

Grant Shapps vows he WILL find more planes for mass parachute drop to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings after fury that defence cuts had left just ONE available

Daily Mail  

Grant Shapps today vowed to find more planes for a mass parachute jump to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Paratroopers are dropped from a RAF C-130 Hercules aircraft over Sannerville, north-western France, prior to D-Day commemorations marking the 75th anniversary in 2019 Grant Shapps today vowed to find more planes for a mass parachute jump to mark the 80th …

94-year-old D-day veteran to parachute into Normandy to mark 75th anniversary
5 years, 10 months ago

94-year-old D-day veteran to parachute into Normandy to mark 75th anniversary

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 94-year-old Second World War veteran is planning to re-enact …

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