Two years after returning 15 World War II-era DC-3s to Normandy for the 75th anniversary commemorations of D-Day, a documentary about the D-Day Squadron, “Into Flight Once More,” mades its big screen debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021.
And now, the D-Day Squadron is taking reservations for more screenings online.
Produced by Sound Off Films and narrated by Gary Sinise, the film brings to life the stories of World War II veterans, crews, and the reenactment of “Operation Overlord,” the code name for the Battle of Normandy, which took place on June 6, 1944.
“There’s no greater reward to all of us who fly, operate, and maintain these historic aircraft having returned them to Europe to honor the fallen, and the surviving veterans of our Greatest Generation,” said Eric Zipkin, chief pilot for the Mission to Normandy and president of Tunison Foundation’s board of directors, which led the mission in 2019. “Each of us have close family members and relatives who served in World War II. Watching the rough cut of the film brought emotions we thought we’d never feel, and seeing our efforts supported by veteran advocate, philanthropist and award-winning actor Gary Sinise is incredibly humbling as well.”
“When I started making this film, I didn’t know the full extent of the experience of the squadron. Comprised of the most skilled and experienced pilots living today, the D-Day Squadron has put thousands of hours and tremendous resources towards honoring remaining World War II veterans,” said Adrienne Hall, film director. “Connecting with and hearing the stories of these veterans was the honor of a lifetime and we are thrilled to share how the whole journey came together in our new film, Into Flight Once More.”