Posted on Jun 4, 2018

Raw Footage 82nd Airborne prepares for D-Day

SGT John " Mac " McConnell

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Raw Footage 82nd Airborne prepares for D-Day

Three days before the invasion of Normandy, these paratroopers assemble their gear and prepare for D-Day. England.

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CPL Dave Hoover

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Makes you wonder what all the thoughts that were running through their minds. SGT John " Mac " McConnell

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SGT John " Mac " McConnell

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The "what if factor" , I am sure is going through their minds. Thanks CPL Dave Hoover .

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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I don't think anyone would have dreamed what they would face.

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LTC Jeff Shearer

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Charlie all the guys that were praying to just make it to the ground probably thought it was nicer in the AC. That was some ugly fighting . Everyone has to remember the jumping out of a perfectly good airplane is simply a means of getting there, nothing more.

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LTC Orlando Illi

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Ms. Brenda's Dad was 101st on D-Day, Market Garden and Battle of the Bulge. Cannot even fathom two Combat Airborne Drops in 3 months followed by Bastogne

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SGT John " Mac " McConnell

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Thanks LTC Orlando Illi . Funny Meme !

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