Sainte-Mère-Église, the Airborne Museum awarded

The Airborne Museum is a must-see memorial located in Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy, France, opposite the famous bell tower where paratrooper John Steele hung during the night of D-Day.

This museum is entirely dedicated to the American paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions who played a vital role during Operation Neptune (the assault phase of D-Day, June 6, 1944).

Through several pavilions (including the WACO and the C-47), a highly immersive museum experience, and exceptional collections, visitors are transported from the preparations in England to the fierce fighting for the liberation of the region.

In particular, visitors can discover an authentic Waco glider and a C-47 transport aircraft, key elements of the 1944 airborne operations.

The museum is recognized as one of the best in the world for World War II and offers a richly emotional experience to understand the courage and sacrifice of American paratroopers.