DC-3 SOCIETY

About & Our Mission

In 2024, the D-Day Squadron embarked on the Return to Normandy Legacy Tour, showcasing a fleet of restored C-47 and DC-3 WWII military aircraft to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. The tour spanned the UK, France, and Germany, honoring history with aerial displays and paratroop drops.

156,000

TROOPS STORMED FIVE NORMANDY BEACHES, COMING IN FROM THE SEA

13,000

PARATROOPERS DROPPED BEHIND ENEMY LINES

11,000

1,000 AIRCRAFT FOR AIR COVER AND SUPPORT, 925 WERE C-47s

9,000

LIVES LOST OVER THE COURSE OF THE INVASION

A Vision for Future Flight

Returning home from the 2024 Legacy Tour, our purpose remains steadfast: to preserve the airworthiness of DC-3 type aircraft, celebrate their legacy, and inspire future generations through static and flying displays. The 2024 Legacy Tour reinforced the mission of the DC-3 Society—uniting enthusiasts, pilots, mechanics, and operators in a collective effort to honor history and pass on the passion for “FLYING FREEDOM” to the next generation.

Our Mission

Our mission is to organize the interest of DC-3 operators, enthusiasts and crew while maintaining airworthiness and displays for future generations to represent everything the DC-3 has accomplished in war and peace

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Standing Committees

Steering Committee

Eric Zipkin, Chair
Doug Rozendaal
Jon Goldenbaum
Joe Anderson
Rod Moyer
Steve Rose

Maintenance Committee

Charlie Walker, Chair
Paul Bazeley, past chair
Ben Smith
Garret Fleishman
Shane Wallace
Sam Layman
Hannah McLaughlin
Jason Capra
Joe Garcia

Flight Operations Committee

Rod Moyer, Chair
Bob Tymczyszyn
Joe Fisher
Dick Osborne
John Grones
Bob Steenbock
Eric Zipkin
Steve Rose

Education & Outreach (E&O) and Events Committee

Thomas Lemke, Chair
Franky Ortega, Co-chair
Kevin Carter, young historians program lead
Henry Simpson, young historians program lead
Savannah Bess