WWII Veterans Receive Loud Applause Before Heading To Normandy For 80th Anniversary Of D-Day

Over 60 World War II veterans flew to France this past weekend to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

The group contained members ranging from 90 years old to 107, and American Airlines chartered the crew’s flight from the Dallas Fort-Worth Airport. David Seymour, American Airlines’s Chief Operating Officer (who is also a veteran of the U.S. Army) was thrilled to help the veterans get to France.

The soldiers will head to Normandy to honor the soldiers who gave their lives on D-Day. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

"We’re honored to play a part in helping this group of heroic veterans return to Normandy," Seymour said in a statement. "This special journey is not only an expression of our gratitude for these heroes and the sacrifices they made for our freedom, but we hope to help shine a light on their extraordinary stories and preserve their legacies for generations to come."

As the soldiers made their way through the airport, crowds showered them with applause.

While in France, the group will take part in a packed tour through the country. Their itinerary includes a wreath-laying ceremony at Suresnes American Cemetery, a trip to the Eiffel Tower and visits to several historic WWII sites.

Additionally, they will participate in a ceremony called the "Le Ravivage de la Flamme," which honors fallen French service members at the Arc de Triomphe.

Lastly, the group will attend ceremonies at Normandy on June 6, with separate events taking place on the Omaha and Utah Beach landing sites. It will be the 80th anniversary of one of the most fateful days in world history.