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An American D-Day veteran is welcomed at Deauville airport, Monday, June 3, 2024 in Deauville, Normandy to attend D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations.
- Alexander Turnbull - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
American D-Day veterans sit during a welcoming ceremony at Deauville airport, Monday, June 3, 2024 in Deauville, Normandy to attend D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations.
- Alexander Turnbull - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
American D-Day veterans are welcomed by US soldiers at Deauville airport, Monday, June 3, 2024 in Deauville, Normandy to attend D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations.
- Alexander Turnbull - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
American D-Day veterans arrive at Deauville airport, Monday, June 3, 2024 in Deauville, Normandy to attend D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations.
- Alexander Turnbull - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British Normandy campaign veteran Les Underwood of the Royal Navy poses in the 'Map Room' which shows the large diagram of the D-Day Invasion, at Southwick army base near Portsmouth, England, Monday, June 3, 2024. Underwood is part of a group of veterans travelling to France for the 80th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day Invasion.
- Alastair Grant - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British Normandy campaign veteran George Chandler of the Royal Navy speaks to the media and poses in the 'Map Room' which shows the large diagram of the D-Day Invasion, at Southwick army base near Portsmouth, England, Monday, June 3, 2024. Chandler is part of a group of veterans travelling to France for the 80th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day Invasion.
- Alastair Grant - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British Normandy campaign veteran George Chandler of the Royal Navy speaks to the media and poses in the 'Map Room' which shows the large diagram of the D-Day Invasion, at Southwick army base near Portsmouth, England, Monday, June 3, 2024. Chandler is part of a group of veterans travelling to France for the 80th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day Invasion.
- Alastair Grant - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
World War II and D-Day veteran Jake Larson visits the grave of a soldier from his unit at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British Normandy veterans Jim Grant, second left and Charles Horn, right pose with British Royal Navy officers Commander Glen Hinson, left and Commodore John Boyce on board the Mont St Michael ferry prior to departure for France, in Portsmouth, England, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
- Alastair Grant - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British Normandy veterans wave to the crowds and to the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales that has its sides lined with sailors as they depart Portsmouth Harbour on board the Mont St Michael ferry to France, in Portsmouth England, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
- Alastair Grant - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
World War II and D-Day veteran Jake Larson visits the graves at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
World War II and D-Day veteran Jake Larson visits graves at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
American World War II veteran Dick Rung poses during a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veteran Marie Scott poses during a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veterans Mervyn Kersh, center, and Marie Scott, right, attend a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veterans attend a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veteran John King is greeted by a young girl prior to a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, France, Normandy, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veteran John King, center, attends a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veterans attend a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veterans speak with U.S Dan Cnossen, right, during a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
American WW II veteran Fred Taylor, right, and others hold roses during a wreath-laying ceremony at Utah Beach, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Utah Beach, Normandy,. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Jeremias Gonzalez - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat
An American D-Day veteran is welcomed at Deauville airport, Monday, June 3, 2024 in Deauville, Normandy to attend D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations.
- Alexander Turnbull - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
American D-Day veterans sit during a welcoming ceremony at Deauville airport, Monday, June 3, 2024 in Deauville, Normandy to attend D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations.
- Alexander Turnbull - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
American D-Day veterans are welcomed by US soldiers at Deauville airport, Monday, June 3, 2024 in Deauville, Normandy to attend D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations.
- Alexander Turnbull - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
American D-Day veterans arrive at Deauville airport, Monday, June 3, 2024 in Deauville, Normandy to attend D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations.
- Alexander Turnbull - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British Normandy campaign veteran Les Underwood of the Royal Navy poses in the 'Map Room' which shows the large diagram of the D-Day Invasion, at Southwick army base near Portsmouth, England, Monday, June 3, 2024. Underwood is part of a group of veterans travelling to France for the 80th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day Invasion.
- Alastair Grant - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British Normandy campaign veteran George Chandler of the Royal Navy speaks to the media and poses in the 'Map Room' which shows the large diagram of the D-Day Invasion, at Southwick army base near Portsmouth, England, Monday, June 3, 2024. Chandler is part of a group of veterans travelling to France for the 80th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day Invasion.
- Alastair Grant - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British Normandy campaign veteran George Chandler of the Royal Navy speaks to the media and poses in the 'Map Room' which shows the large diagram of the D-Day Invasion, at Southwick army base near Portsmouth, England, Monday, June 3, 2024. Chandler is part of a group of veterans travelling to France for the 80th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day Invasion.
- Alastair Grant - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
World War II and D-Day veteran Jake Larson visits the grave of a soldier from his unit at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British Normandy veterans Jim Grant, second left and Charles Horn, right pose with British Royal Navy officers Commander Glen Hinson, left and Commodore John Boyce on board the Mont St Michael ferry prior to departure for France, in Portsmouth, England, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
- Alastair Grant - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British Normandy veterans wave to the crowds and to the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales that has its sides lined with sailors as they depart Portsmouth Harbour on board the Mont St Michael ferry to France, in Portsmouth England, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
- Alastair Grant - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
World War II and D-Day veteran Jake Larson visits the graves at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
World War II and D-Day veteran Jake Larson visits graves at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
American World War II veteran Dick Rung poses during a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veteran Marie Scott poses during a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veterans Mervyn Kersh, center, and Marie Scott, right, attend a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veterans attend a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veteran John King is greeted by a young girl prior to a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, France, Normandy, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veteran John King, center, attends a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veterans attend a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
British World War II veterans speak with U.S Dan Cnossen, right, during a service at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Virginia Mayo - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
American WW II veteran Fred Taylor, right, and others hold roses during a wreath-laying ceremony at Utah Beach, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Utah Beach, Normandy,. World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.
- Jeremias Gonzalez - stringer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
BENOUVILLE, France (AP) — World War II veterans from the United States, Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat. The Associated Press is speaking to veterans about their role in freeing Europe from the Nazis, and their messages for younger generations.
RICHARD “DICK” RUNG
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