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D-Day veteran recalls moment he jumped over Normandy

Veteran Tom Rice reflects on his experience fighting that on D-Day.

06/07/2014 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

D-Day veteran recalls moment he jumped over Normandy

Clip: 6/7/2014 | 3m 55s

Veteran Tom Rice reflects on his experience fighting that on D-Day.

As the country reflects on the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy, veteran Tom Rice reflects on his experience fighting that day. He started his day in the skies, and things did not go as planned. Rice shared his experiences with our colleagues at KPBS in San Diego. Susan Murphy reports.

06/07/2014 | Rating NR

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