THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HALYARD MISSION IN PRANJANI

A Video Presentation in Serbian and English

On the 21st of September 2024, the Serbian State Ceremony commemorated the Halyard Operation, with the laying of wreaths at the Galovica Field Airport monument near Pranjani, Serbia.

 

This year represents the marking of the 80th Anniversary of one of the largest and most secret rescue missions conducted behind enemy lines during World War II.

 

This valiant and successful rescue operations was executed by the Chetnik forces of General Draza Mihailovich and the heroic villagers of Pranjani, who risked their lives to save 500 American Airmen.

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