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US Advanced Airfield A13 Marker Vaucelles Normandy
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US Advanced Airfield A13 Marker Vaucelles Normandy
The Airfield was built by the 864th US Air Engineers Battalion & the Memorial was unveiled on 6 June 1989. The Franco-American 9th Airforce Normandy Airfields Association has marked all the 9th USaF airstrips
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1989 Advanced Airfield Airforce Battalion Engineers Marker Normandy Unveiled
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This evocative photograph captures the enduring legacy of the US Advanced Airfield A13, located at Vaucelles in Normandy, France. Built by the 864th US Air Engineers Battalion during the latter half of 1944, this airfield played a crucial role in the Allied invasion of Europe during World War II. The 9th US Air Force, which utilized this base, was instrumental in providing vital air support for the D-Day landings and the subsequent liberation of France. The memorial in the foreground of the image was unveiled on June 6, 1989, to commemorate the sacrifices made by the American and French forces during the war. The Franco-American 9th Airforce Normandy Airfields Association played a significant role in marking all the 9th US Air Force airstrips in Normandy, ensuring that the history of these vital military installations would not be forgotten. The image showcases the remnants of the airfield's infrastructure, including the distinctive A13 marker, which once guided Allied aircraft to their destination. The rusted metal and weathered concrete serve as a poignant reminder of the past, while the lush greenery that now covers the site symbolizes the healing and renewal that has taken place since the end of the conflict. This photograph not only pays tribute to the brave men and women who served at Vaucelles Airfield but also underscores the enduring bond between the United States and France. It is a testament to the power of history to bring people together and to remind us of the sacrifices made in the name of freedom and democracy.
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