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An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper prepare to jump from an aircraft while participating in the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers jump from an aircraft while participating in the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers prepare their gear for the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers file out of a building before boading an aircraft for the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division assists a British paratrooper with his equipment prior to boading an aircraft for the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division rest aboard an aircraft shortly before a jump during a celebration commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division stand in line to jump from an aircraft during a celebration commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers listen to a briefing prior to putting on their gear for the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A British paratrooper assists a member of the 82nd Airborne Division with his equipment prior to boading an aircraft for the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers prepare to jump from an aircraft while participating in the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

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Country: France (FRA)

Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long

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05/06/1984
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