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Lest We Forget 80th Anniversary D-Day & Saipan Landings

June 22 @ 7:00 AM - June 24 @ 3:00 PM EDT

Free

This two-day World War II recreation event will be in St Joseph and Benton Harbor, Michigan. The Southwest Michigan Regional Airport will host the WWII encampment, displays and demonstrations. The Normandy and Saipan beach landings, along with aircraft fly overs and flamethrower demonstration, will take place at Lake Michigan.  This public event is free.

Additional information at https://lwf24.eventbrite.com  Pre-registration required.

 

Details

Start:
June 22 @ 7:00 AM EDT
End:
June 24 @ 3:00 PM EDT
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://lwf24.eventbrite.com

Organizer

Jan & Bill Sheets
Email
jsheets1812@gmail.com

Other

First Day Open/Close Times:
Camp Setup noon - 10pm
Second Day Open/Close Times:
public 9am-5pm
Third Day Open/Close Times:
public 9am-5pm
Number of Daily Attendance
8,000
Event Genre
WWII
Available At The Event
Military, Civilians
Years Portrayed at Event
1944

Venue

Southwest Michigan Regional Airport
1123 Territorial Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 United States
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