Private John Steele Monument
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An effigy of a trapped paratrooper dangles from a Normandy church to commemorate one remarkable D-Day event.

📜 Monument to Private John Steele, a paratrooper who got caught on the church spire during D-Day.
🔍 Commemorates a unique D-Day event in Sainte-Mère-Église, France.

Why Go

🎖️ Learn about a unique D-Day story, see the famous paratrooper effigy, and explore the historical church and stained glass.
📍 Visit the first French town liberated by Allies and the Airborne Museum nearby.

Tips

💡 The effigy is placed for visibility, not on the exact spire Steele landed.
🅿️ Large parking area is available around the church.

Last updated 28 days ago

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