British Paratroopers Greeted by French Customs After D-Day Anniversary Airdrop
British paratroopers recreating a D-Day airdrop for the 80th anniversary were met by French customs officials at a makeshift border checkpoint. After landing, they formed a queue and handed over their passports. The paratroopers mirrored the June 6, 1944, airdrop to disrupt German defenses and capture strategic points. Since Brexit, British citizens face stricter immigration checks within the EU.
British paratroopers recreating a D-Day airdrop to mark the 80th anniversary of the historic event were met by French customs officials at a makeshift border checkpoint.
After landing in a Normandy field, the paratroopers formed an orderly queue and presented their passports for inspection.
A total of 320 British, Belgian, and U.S. paratroopers participated in the jump on Wednesday, mirroring the events of June 6, 1944.
Brigadier Mark Berry, the British paratroopers' commander, noted the unexpected nature of the customs check but appreciated the warm welcome they received overall.
Since Brexit, British citizens face stricter immigration checks within the EU.
The paratroopers jumped from three A400M military aircraft over Sannerville, replicating the original WWII airdrop from RAF Dakota planes, with U.S. and Belgian military aircraft following in formation.
On June 6, 1944, thousands of Allied airborne forces parachuted into Normandy to disrupt German defenses, capture strategic points, and establish defensive positions, despite facing navigational challenges and enemy fire.
After landing in a Normandy field, the paratroopers formed an orderly queue and presented their passports for inspection.
A total of 320 British, Belgian, and U.S. paratroopers participated in the jump on Wednesday, mirroring the events of June 6, 1944.
Brigadier Mark Berry, the British paratroopers' commander, noted the unexpected nature of the customs check but appreciated the warm welcome they received overall.
Since Brexit, British citizens face stricter immigration checks within the EU.
The paratroopers jumped from three A400M military aircraft over Sannerville, replicating the original WWII airdrop from RAF Dakota planes, with U.S. and Belgian military aircraft following in formation.
On June 6, 1944, thousands of Allied airborne forces parachuted into Normandy to disrupt German defenses, capture strategic points, and establish defensive positions, despite facing navigational challenges and enemy fire.
