The 80th Anniversary of D-Day will be observed in a special ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia.
Program highlights include recognition of D-Day and World War II veterans, guest speakers, music, and more.  Representatives from each of the Allied nations and military personnel will take part.  During the ceremony, WWII-era aircraft will take to the sky over the Memorial including Whiskey 7, the Douglas C-47A that served as lead plane of the second wave of paratroopers on D-Day.  The event will also showcase a DUKW amphibious truck and an authentic LCVP (landing craft vehicle personnel) built by Higgins Industries in 1944.
Guests will also enjoy:  Living History displays, Portraits of Heroes and Faces of the Fallen photo exhibits, and Book signings by guest authors

Free admission. No tickets required.
The Memorial closes at 6:00PM on Thursday, June 6.

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