Video: Mass parachute jump over Normandy in honor of soldiers who defeated Hitler

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Parachutists jumped from World War II planes into the peaceful skies over Normandy on Sunday, kicking off a week of celebrations.

The events honour the Allied forces who fought from D-Day to the fall of Hitler 80 years ago to liberate Europe from tyranny.

Parachutists from World War II planes descended into the quiet skies over Normandy on Sunday, marking the start of a week of celebrations honoring the brave Allied soldiers who fought on the D-Day beaches 80 years ago and contributed to the downfall of Hitler and the liberation of Europe from his oppression.