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Normandy

Apples
4 Oct 2025

Apples

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Travel | 2

When Wing Commander Moncrief took off from the airstrip at Arromanches, this would have been his view.

Click on the harbour for a closer look…

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Baie de la Seine
3 Oct 2025

Baie de la Seine

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Travel | 7

Al told me that crossing the channel to Normandy was his worst experience of the entire war.

Click on the portal overlooking Baie de la Seine for the complete story…

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A Tank of Fuel
11 Nov 2022

A Tank of Fuel

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History | 4

Albert Allsop never carried a gun during WWII, but that doesn’t mean his life wasn’t in constant danger.

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  1. Russ Paton on Just Fun22 March 2026

    Yes, we are fortunate. Many of the photos have images in the background that are as fascinating as the intended…

  2. Keith MacDonald on Just Fun22 March 2026

    It's so wonderful and amazing that Bear's and your ancestors amassed old family and other photographs. The photographs and text…

  3. Liz Seale on Watch Your Back16 March 2026

    The is an intriguing eclectic piece. I love it!

  4. elizabeth Seale on Generations16 March 2026

    Amazing that you have photos that go back so far…and that you can find them ! Liz Seale

  5. Keith MacDonald on Generations16 March 2026

    GREAT blog and pictures, Russ. CONGRATULATIONS, grandpa.

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