Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2024 - Airborne Museum (50)

The Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy, is dedicated to the American paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions who took part in the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, during Operations Overlord, Neptune, Albany, Boston, and Chicago. Located in the iconic town square where John Steele famously hung from the church tower, the museum offers a fully immersive experience through thematic pavilions, interactive exhibits, and unique collections of uniforms, weapons, and vehicles such as the C-47 Skytrain and Waco CG-4 glider. A standout attraction recreates the atmosphere of nighttime parachute drops, paying tribute to the bravery of the soldiers and the impact of the events on civilians. It is an essential visit to understand D-Day history and honor the memory of the liberators.