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D-Day 80th Anniversary Flight

This is a virtual airline achievement created by FireFly Air.

Eighty years ago, on a night cloaked in secrecy, Allied forces launched the audacious mission that would change the course of history: D-Day. To honor the 80th anniversary, we embark on a special flight, piloting DC-3s and C-47s to recreate the journey of Mission Albany.

Our story begins in Exeter EGTE, where we will take off just as the brave aircrews did in 1944. From there, we'll overfly RAF Uppottery, one of the many launch points for the airborne divisions. As we navigate towards Normandy following the actual routes taken on the night, we'll immerse ourselves in the strategy of Operation Overlord. We'll learn about the deception of Operation Fortitude, which misled the Germans about the invasion's true location, and the crucial weather report made from a small post office in Country Mayo, Ireland, and how it impacted on the entire operation.

We will also learn about the advanced Eureka and Rebecca navigation systems and delve into the heroic actions of Easy Company of the 101st Airbone Division, who overcame tremendous odds to secure vital positions and pave the way for the Allied advance. We'll also remember the relentless efforts of the resupply missions that kept the front lines fortified and ready for battle.

Our journey continues with a simulated paratroop drop over Drop Zone C, complete with custom scenery by @Jeppeson2001 that will provide an insight into the intense resistance of the German defenders. This mission isn't just about flying, it's about stepping back in time to experience the courage, strategy, and determination that defined D-Day.

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Special Jepppeson created scenery Here D-Day Scenery

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Criteria

Depart from EGTE, fly to and land at EGTE (-1 NM), your flight distance must be further than 300 NM.

You must use one of the following aircraft:
  • Beechcraft 18 (BE18)
  • Douglas DC-3 (DC3)
  • Douglas DC-6 (DC6)
  • Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane (HURI)
  • Lockheed P-38 Lightning (P38)
  • Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (P40)
  • North American P-51 Mustang (P51)
  • Supermarine Spitfire (SPIT)
  • Grumman F4F Wildcat (WCAT)

Before attempting to fly this achievement (with one of the above aircraft) you must ensure that your aircraft is properly designated in FsHub or you may risk not completing the achievement.

You will be awarded XP 800 for completing this achievement.

Date Departure Arrival Pilot Aircraft Landing rate Distance Flight time
23SEP24 1510Z EGTE EGTE Kingsman9965 Douglas DC-6 (DC6) -336 ft/m 407 nm 01:46 View
27AUG24 2155Z EGTE EGTE Zaarrd Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -113 ft/m 318 nm 01:57 View
28JUL24 0025Z EGTE EGTE ISidiou5 Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -35 ft/m 420 nm 03:30 View
13JUL24 2234Z EGTE EGTE Hot_Pants On-Fire Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -103 ft/m 356 nm 02:11 View
24JUN24 1709Z EGTE EGTE Devildude1 Douglas DC-6 (DC6) -219 ft/m 316 nm 01:19 View
15JUN24 1852Z EGTE EGTE Stirling M0ss Lockheed P-38 Lightning (P38) -96 ft/m 392 nm 01:48 View
13JUN24 0309Z EGTE EGTE Rangalangaling Supermarine Spitfire (SPIT) -253 ft/m 370 nm 02:00 View
11JUN24 1250Z EGTE EGTE Restoring 226 Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -234 ft/m 386 nm 01:58 View
11JUN24 0223Z EGTE EGTE Philthy2214 Supermarine Spitfire (SPIT) -5 ft/m 391 nm 02:10 View
10JUN24 1026Z EGTE EGTE Kevin Ryley Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (P40) -79 ft/m 393 nm 01:47 View
10JUN24 0151Z EGTE EGTE CountryFlyer Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -142 ft/m 369 nm 02:48 View
09JUN24 1858Z EGTE EGTE musefan Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -72 ft/m 404 nm 02:20 View
09JUN24 1323Z EGTE EGTE Ironbird Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -242 ft/m 404 nm 03:12 View
09JUN24 1313Z EGTE EGTE Tenugu Supermarine Spitfire (SPIT) -1894 ft/m 399 nm 02:05 View
09JUN24 0923Z EGTE EGTE DruideZeus Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -259 ft/m 394 nm 02:12 View
09JUN24 0747Z EGTE EGTE Shaun Dale Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -128 ft/m 384 nm 02:14 View
09JUN24 0413Z EGTE EGTE Pappa_Razzi Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -82 ft/m 381 nm 02:04 View
09JUN24 0349Z EGTE EGTE Viperstrike95 Supermarine Spitfire (SPIT) -44 ft/m 329 nm 01:16 View
08JUN24 2240Z EGTE EGTE MDA009 Supermarine Spitfire (SPIT) 12 ft/m 395 nm 02:04 View
08JUN24 2234Z EGTE EGTE Tarnish B42 Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -43 ft/m 356 nm 02:48 View