This episode of The Air Force Story – Volume 1 Chapter 19 – “D-Day” features some of the events that occurred prior to and during the invasion of Normandy, June 6, 1944. These include General Eisenhower reviewing paratroops prior to their deployment behind enemy lines, strafing of German supply points and transport, support aircraft dropping supplies and gliders into the invasion area, bombardment of enemy fortifications by air and sea forces along the French coast, and the cracking of the West Wall and opening of a new European front.

The United States Air Force produced a series of 34 films, roughly 14 minutes each, between 1947 and 1960 to help educated the public about the role of the Air Force. The goals of the films are best described by the introduction displayed at the start of each movie as follows:

“It is the job of all the people to know and understand what the airman has done and is doing today…

For only with fill public knowledge and understanding can we have the support we need to carry out our mission. It is a big mission and an important one.

It involves the future well-being of every American – the peace of the world.

Sincerely,

Your Air Force”