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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, lays a wreath at the foot of a memorial at the Franquetot's castle here, June 7, 2014. The memorial plaque was dedicated to pilots of the 358th Fighter Wing used the castle as their headquarters and helped liberate France during World War II. The event was one of several commemorations of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day operations conducted by Allied forces during World War II June 5-6, 1944. Over 650 U.S. military personnel have joined troops from several NATO nations to participate in ceremonies to honor the events at the invitation of the French government. http://www.eucom.mil/key-activities/featured-events/d-day-june-6-1944 (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sara Keller)
| Date Taken: | 06.07.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 06.08.2014 15:14 |
| Photo ID: | 1386731 |
| VIRIN: | 140607-F-NH180-423 |
| Resolution: | 2897x2009 |
| Size: | 2.51 MB |
| Location: | NORMANDY, FR |
| Web Views: | 42 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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