Wednesday, June 5th 2019, 5:56 am
Part of the D-Day commemorations will happen thanks to the work of some Tulsans.
On Wednesday, a formation of 30 C-47 aircraft will fly over the English Channel.
They're retracing the route the same planes used to drop off paratroopers 75-years ago.
The formation will be led by a plane called 'That's All Brother,' which was also the lead aircraft on D-Day.
The plane was built in Douglas' Oklahoma City factory in 1944 and had its radio installed at the company's Tulsa facility.
Related Story: Historic C-47 Airplane Arrives In Tulsa To Prepare For D-Day Anniversary Trip
In February, volunteers at Tulsa Tech's Riverside Campus repaired that radio before the aircraft flew to England.
September 29th, 2024
September 17th, 2024
November 13th, 2024
November 12th, 2024
November 12th, 2024
November 12th, 2024