Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
National
RFI

US veterans leave for France ahead of 80th D-Day commemorations

US war veterans arrive for a ceremony to mark the 79th anniversary of the assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control, at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, Tuesday, 6 June, 2023. AP - Thomas Padilla

US World War II veterans have begun their journey to France to be celebrated at D-Day anniversary events in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the largest amphibious invasion in history.

On Sunday, the group of 60 veterans – donning customised jackets commemorating the anniversary – arrived at Atlanta airport to the clapping and cheering from the flight crew and a high school marching band.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.