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Part 12: Operation Albany | 101st Airborne on D Day | Drop Zones & Gun Batteries | MSFS Aerial Tour

Join us on Flight Past as we take to the skies in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to explore Mission Albany, the 101st Airborne Division's daring parachute assault on D-Day, June 6, 1944. In this laid-back, podcast-style live discussion, we fly over the Cotentin Peninsula to examine the chaotic nighttime drops of over 6,000 Screaming Eagles paratroopers from C-47 Skytrains. Scattered by clouds, ground fog, flak, and unreliable Pathfinder beacons, the troops faced the infamous Normandy bocage—small fields bordered by high hedgerows that turned the landscape into a natural fortress. We highlight key objectives like securing Exit 4 from Utah Beach, neutralizing the coastal battery at Varreville (found abandoned after heavy pre-invasion bombing), capturing Sainte-Mère-Église crossroads, and following Lieutenant Richard Winters path to the legendary assault on Brécourt Manor and the vital lock controlling local flooding. By flying these routes, viewers gain a clear sense of the real distances, terrain challenges, and tactical decisions that defined this critical airborne operation hours before the beach landings. Whether you are a history enthusiast fascinated by World War Two airborne operations or a flight simmer who enjoys recreating historical missions, this episode brings the past vividly to life through immersive simulator visuals and relaxed storytelling. Discover how the rugged Normandy landscape shaped the 101st Airborne's heroic efforts during Operation Overlord, from navigating flooded marshes and bocage mazes to achieving objectives that paved the way for Allied success. Subscribe and like if you enjoy this unique blend of aviation simulation and in-depth D-Day history—more episodes covering the airborne drops and ground campaigns are on the way. #DDay #101stAirborne #MissionAlbany