In Carentan, thousands of people converge on the site of the parachute drop and the Air Assault demonstration. The air show is expected to begin around 11 a.m. The American helicopters have indeed fallen a little behind schedule.
The crowd converges in Carentan-les-Marais (Manche) for the Air Assault demonstration. | WEST FRANCEView full screenThe crowd converges in Carentan-les-Marais (Manche) for the Air Assault demonstration. | WEST FRANCE
10:03 a.m.
The half marathon from Pegasus is underway
Leaving at 9 a.m. from Pegasus Bridge, the half-marathon runners make their way towards Caen, during their 21.1 km race.
This Sunday, June 2, 2024, the 37th edition of the Freedom Marathon, with here the Freedom half-marathon starting from Pegasus Bridge, is heading towards Caen. | MARTIN ROCHE / WEST-FRANCEView full screen
This Sunday, June 2, 2024, the 37th edition of the Freedom Marathon, with here the Freedom half-marathon starting from Pegasus Bridge, is heading towards Caen. | MARTIN ROCHE / WEST-FRANCE
09:59
A meal in period dress on the program
09:55
A hugely successful giant picnic
09:50
The duty of memory carried by veterans
09:45
The Liberty half-marathon is here!
The Liberty races continue this Sunday. From Pegasus Bridge, bagpipe players set the mood for the runners.
This Sunday, June 2, 2024, the 37th edition of the Freedom Marathon with here the Freedom Half Marathon starting from Pégasus Bridge in Bénouville (Calvados) on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Landing. The bagpipe players paraded on the Pegasus Bridge before the start of the race. | MARTIN ROCHE / WEST-FRANCEView full screen
This Sunday, June 2, 2024, the 37th edition of the Freedom Marathon with here the Freedom Half Marathon starting from Pégasus Bridge in Bénouville (Calvados) on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Landing. The bagpipe players paraded on the Pegasus Bridge before the start of the race. | MARTIN ROCHE / WEST-FRANCE
09:31
Parachutings also at Mont-Saint-Michel
09:29
A busy day in Carentan-les-Marais
09:22
The Liberty Races continue this Sunday
09:16
A festive Saturday in an illuminated sky
09:09
What program for this Sunday, May 2?
09:02
Hello everyone
Welcome to this live broadcast dedicated to the commemorations and events of Sunday June 2, 2024 on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Landings and the Battle of Normandy.
