80 years ago today, men crossed the english channel to start the west advance that would end nazi-fascist tyranny.
C-53 268830 was one of the 53 planes that towed Waco gliders on the early hours of the day from Aldermaston Airfiel towards Normandie, providing the last preparations for the early mornin landings. Despite the bad weather and the poor navigation possibilities of the time, the airmen lauched the gliders, paratroopers and cargo across the enemy lines.
The 268830 accomplished 3 other flights during the invasion, and later gained the pin up and nickname "D-Day Doll" and took part of the Market Garden Operation, the supply missions to the encircled troups in Bastogne and the cross of the Rhine, as well as evacuating the wounded men to England.
Today the Commemorative Air Force flies her in restored conditions.
This version included textures with cockpit, cabin, custom cargo, ground equipment and textures for formation flying.
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