Aircraft Photo of R226 | Transall C-160R | France - Air Force | AirHistory.net #349377
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:R226
Military Code:64-GZ
Aircraft Original Type:Transall C-160
Aircraft Generic Type:Transall C-160
Aircraft Version:Transall C-160R
C/n (msn):229
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Location
City / Area:Démouville / Sannerville [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:France
 
Photo Date:5 June 2019
Photo by:Kas van Zonneveld
Photo ID: 349377
Photo Comment

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.

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