Single achievement

2025 D-Day Anniversary Flight

This is a virtual airline achievement created by FireFly Air.

Eighty one 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 81st 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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Criteria

Depart from EGTE, fly to and land at EGTE (-1 NM), your flight distance must be further than 250 NM.

You will be awarded XP 810 for completing this achievement.

Date Departure Arrival Pilot Aircraft Landing rate Distance Flight time
24JUN25 2143Z EGTE EGTE ISidiou5 Cirrus Vision SF-50 (SF50) -48 ft/m 250 nm 01:02 View
15JUN25 1415Z EGTE EGTE Viperstrike95 Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -321 ft/m 250 nm 00:33 View
09JUN25 2249Z EGTE EGTE SoaringAJ Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -31 ft/m 386 nm 02:10 View
08JUN25 1821Z EGTE EGTE Restoring 226 Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -52 ft/m 390 nm 02:04 View
07JUN25 2122Z EGTE EGTE AceofSpades1086 Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -228 ft/m 356 nm 01:54 View
07JUN25 2116Z EGTE EGTE Aaron Priest Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -113 ft/m 351 nm 01:47 View
07JUN25 1715Z EGTE EGTE Cyulator Socata TBM-9X0 (TBM9) -158 ft/m 362 nm 01:22 View
07JUN25 1250Z EGTE EGTE Carlo Embraer 170/175 (E170) -474 ft/m 442 nm 00:52 View
07JUN25 0814Z EGTE EGTE Ironbird Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -80 ft/m 276 nm 01:31 View
07JUN25 0746Z EGTE EGTE 6 Knots (Ciaran) Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -138 ft/m 380 nm 01:55 View
07JUN25 0035Z EGTE EGTE Quasar Core Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -93 ft/m 393 nm 02:46 View
06JUN25 2306Z EGTE EGTE Captain Cocktail Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -187 ft/m 358 nm 00:28 View
06JUN25 2247Z EGTE EGTE Flying2Night Diamond Twin Star (DA42) -174 ft/m 404 nm 02:58 View
06JUN25 2245Z EGTE EGTE Twotonemurphy Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -58 ft/m 413 nm 02:56 View
06JUN25 2245Z EGTE EGTE Ranbogmord Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -85 ft/m 408 nm 02:54 View
06JUN25 2241Z EGTE EGTE Kevin Ryley Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -237 ft/m 389 nm 02:50 View
06JUN25 2235Z EGTE EGTE Dougal McTavish Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -183 ft/m 411 nm 02:46 View
06JUN25 2234Z EGTE EGTE Shaun Dale Lockheed C-130 Hercules (C130) -297 ft/m 397 nm 02:41 View
06JUN25 2234Z EGTE EGTE StickFigure_ Quest Kodiak (KODI) -98 ft/m 402 nm 02:48 View
06JUN25 2234Z EGTE EGTE Chocks Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -389 ft/m 385 nm 02:43 View