Double amputee paratrooper to jump into Normandy for 82nd anniversary of D-Day
A former paratrooper who lost his legs in Afghanistan will be jumping into Normandy to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. This event holds special significance as it falls on the same day he was injured 14 years ago. The former soldier will be jumping from a WWII-era C-47 into the same drop zone where paratroopers fought on D-Day.
His road to returning to parachuting has been long, but he is now set to take on this challenge. Further details about the event and the former paratrooper's journey are available from the source, including his preparations and reflections on the experience.
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