L-Birds back to Normandy, an exceptional gathering of Second World War liaison aircraft
Every year around 6 June, the L-Birds back to Normandy association organises a unique gathering of liaison aircraft, known as L-Birds (L for Liaison).
The event brings together Piper L-4s and Stinson L-5 Sentinels, as well as some very rare L-Birds, some of which are the only flying examples in the world today!
A look back at the 2024 edition, which took place as part of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings and the Battle of Normandy.
More than thirty liaison aircraft, all authentic and in their historic 1939-45 colours, will once again be flying to Normandy from the four corners of Europe in June 2025.
The special feature of this event is that it brings together a large number of veteran liaison aircraft, representing the different types of aircraft used during the Second World War, from all countries. The authentic quality, both historically and visually, of the aircraft on display is a mark of the duty of remembrance demonstrated by their restorers and pilots.
Provisional schedule:
- [To be completed shortly]