D Day Collection (page 6)

On April 27th HM the King saw some of the troops who will take part in the liberation of Europe. During his tour he watched men putting the finishing touches to their training

Normandy, in front of the Navys guns. It is upon the men of " Forward Observation Bombardment" among whom are many naval Telegraphists volunteers from HM Ships

Liberation of Europe. Scenes on a Normandy beachhead as crack British troops made their first landing on the morning on Tuesday, June 6th 1944

Normandy: British Infantry and Armour Attack. The British attack between Tilly and Caen is being fiercely fought out. Extensive gaps have been made in the enemy lines

Prefabricated Ports. Two Prefabricated Ports each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain, in sections, towed across the channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

Hobarts Funnies were a number of unusually modified tanks operated by the 79th Armoured Division and the Royal Engineers. These specialized tanks were developed under the guidance of Major General

Hobarts Funnies were a number of unusually modified tanks operated by the 79th Armoured Division and the Royal Engineers. These specialized tanks were developed under the guidance of Major General

Dame Vera Lynn will appear at the Lyceum in Stage Door Canteen to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of D Day. The front is sandbagged and Vera was wearing World War Two uniform for the photocall

World War II Invasion of France Part of the British invasion fleet bound for the Gold Juno and Sword Normandy beaches seen here on the morning of D-day from the cliffs overlooking Folkestone

Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery with Prime Minister Winston Churchill during a tour of the Normandy beach head, following the invasion of Northern France by Allied forces in June 1944

World War Two - Second World War - The D-Day invasion of Normandy. France. Endless streams of American troops move up the beaches. Circa: 6th June 1944

Army Soldiers looking through a shop window - June 1944 for souvenirs to send back home

World War II Invasion of France Allied soldiers take cover during the bombing of Germany positions a little futher up the Caen Falaise road. August 1944

British troops under fire on Juno beach at Normandy shortly after the D-Day landings. Soon after zero hour German aircraft seen in sky over beach has just bombed house seen in flames

D Day Normandy. The American forces drive up on to the beach in an amphibian vehicle from landing craft just off of the beach July 1944

Troops of the Canadian 9th Infantry Brigade part of 3rd Division carrying their bicycles ashore from landing craft LCL 299 in the Nan White Sector of Juno Beach shortly after mid-day on D-Day 6th

Troops of 3rd Infantry Division land on Queen Red beach, Sword area, early on 6th June 1944, the first British formation to land at Sword Beach

Canadian Troops landing on the beaches of Northern France durring the Allied D-Day landings. June 1944

British and Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy, France after the D-Day landings. June 1944

Americans landing on Normandy Beach, Brittany on D-Day June 1944

World War II Invasion of France Canadian troops rest under a hedge in the Normandy countryside following bitter close quarter combat with the Germans

World War Two - Second World War - Tommy Trotter, of Don Gardens, Washington, who served during D-Day invasion. 6th June, 1984

World War Two - Second World War - Mr C Bowe of Consett, former corporal in the Durham Light Infantry. 12th May, 1984

World War Two - Second World War - Ray Forster, who was a radio operator on the Normandy beaches on D-Day, serving with an anti-tank regiment. 1st March, 1984

World War Two - Second World War - Pictured from the left D-Day veterans: Abe Armstrong, Cramlington; Frank Duffin, Slatyford; Bob Wilson, Walker; Joe Bowden, MBE, Alnwick; John Cruikshanks

World War Two - Second World War - British glider-borne troops march out their aircraft for the take-off. The gliders seen here were in the first wave of the airborne attack. 6th June, 1944

World War Two - Second World War - British troops (paratroops) pass through a French town following the D-Day invasion of Normandy. June 1944

World War Two - Second World War - The Battle of Arnhem part of Operation Market Garden. A tree with 1st Airborne Division September 1944 carved into it. 23rd August, 1984

World War Two - Second World War - Veteran Don Leslie of Eglingham, stands in front of a war memorial.. 2nd June, 1994

World War Two - Second World War - Operation Market Garden - Polish war graves in the cemetery at Oosterbeek. 23rd August, 1984

World War Two - Second World War - Martin Davison of Bristol Street Motors garage serves up some of the D-Day 1ld and three farthings petrol during a special D-Day promotion offer/ 2nd June, 1994

World War Two - Second World War - D-Day veteran Raymond Mitchell at his home in Jesmond, Newcastle. 29th April, 1994

World War Two - Second World War - D-Day celebrations at the Park Hotel with a Glenn Miller tribute act. 5th June, 1994

World War Two - Second World War - Veterans pictured at a D-Day Remembrance Parade. (Left to right) : Albert Nichol, Wilfred Brydon and Frederick Spires. 5th June, 1994

World War Two - Second World War - D-Day veterans march in the remembrance parade through Newcastle city centre. 5th June, 1994

World War Two - Second World War - D-Day Remembrance Parade - Former paratrooper Fred Adams. 5th June, 1994

WaFs from the Ralph Readers Gang Show who performed at the first Malcolm Club to be set up in Normandy after the D-Day landings meet a spitfire pilot. WW2 1944

Air Aircraft North American P51 Mustang WW2 fighter plane in USAF markings and wearing D Day invasion marking stripes circa 1985

Seven German nurses who were taken prisoner at Cherbourg Normandy after the Allies D-Day invasion. WW2 1944

Chief engineer Andy Duncan of Glasgow entertains the troops with his lightning sketches as they wait for D Day 1944 WW2

Landing craft loaded with troops head towards the Normandy beaches during D Day invasion. WW2 1944

WW2 France Invasion RAF in Normandy 1944 RAF Ground crews on an air strip in Normandy after the Liberation of Europe

Air Aircraft North American P51 Mustang WW2 fighter plane in USAF markings and wearing D Day invasion marking stripes

British and Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy France after the D-Day landings. WW2 June 1944 6th June 1944

Canadian Troops landing in France on D Day

A liberty ship inside the outer wall of the Mulberry harbour just off of Gold beach at Arromanches, Normandy France October 1944

D Day Veteran Peter Taylor at the wheel of his ambulance. World War Two

War: Army war ship February 1944

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"D-Day: The Turning Point in World War II" On June 6, 1944, the fate of Europe hung in the balance as British and Canadian troops stormed Juno Beach. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of Operation Overlord, a daring plan to liberate France from Nazi occupation. Meanwhile, on Omaha Beach, American forces faced fierce resistance but managed to secure a foothold on French soil. As the invasion unfolded, supplies poured ashore to support the advancing troops. Amongst them was a Piper L-4 Cub aircraft adorned with D-Day colors – a symbol of courage and determination. Nearby, at Omaha Beach's American Cemetery, rows upon rows of white crosses stood as solemn reminders of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Glider reinforcement teams played an essential role in bolstering ground forces during D-Day. Their arrival brought much-needed reinforcements and equipment to aid in overcoming German defenses. In the skies above Omaha beach, bomber planes provided crucial air support to infantry units battling their way inland. The U. S Air Force Republic P-47 Thunderbolts soared over Omaha beach with unwavering resolve. These brave pilots braved enemy fire while providing cover for soldiers below - a testament to their unwavering commitment. Across the English Channel at Queen Beach - Sword Area, British troops landed amidst heavy opposition but pressed forward undeterred by danger or adversity. Simultaneously, American forces launched an assault that would forever change history's course. From a bird's-eye view came an awe-inspiring sight; landing craft filled with allied troops making their way towards Normandy's shores under protective barrage balloons hovering above them like guardians of liberty. In this monumental operation even locomotives had their part to play; USA S160 2-8-0 locomotive No. 1606 coupled itself onto an ambulance train ready to transport wounded soldiers away from harm's reach.