Return to Normandy 2023

A World War II veteran is greeted by an Army Ranger in Normandy in June 2023.

Delta returns World War II veterans to Normandy for 79th D-Day anniversary

The historic journey began on May 31 in Delta’s hometown of Atlanta, with a parade through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s international terminal. More than 40 veterans returned this year, up from 29 in 2022.

Jul 18, 2023

Return to Normandy 2023

Delta hosted a special event Tuesday for World War II veterans, heard their rich stories, gave them a warm Delta welcome and bid them bon voyage before their charter departs for Deauville, Normandy.

Delta, Best Defense Foundation return WWII veterans to Normandy for 79th D-Day anniversary

Last June, for the inaugural year of this endeavor, a Delta Charter flight touched down in Deauville, France – a first for a U.S. passenger airline – to return WWII veterans to the site for D-Day commemorations. On May 31, the historic charter once again departed to return WWII Veterans to the beaches of Normandy for the 79th anniversary of D-Day.

Jun 1, 2023