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He is also filming ceremonies and wreathlayings for the families.

The coronavirus pandemic and its lockdown restrictions made sure the famous Omaha Beach landing strip was largely deserted.

They decided to swap stories about their lives during the pandemic.

Passing on memories is especially urgent, with hundreds of World War II veterans now dying every day.

Their engines throbbing, C-47 transporters dropped group after group of parachutists.

Historians stress the importance of keeping their memories alive.