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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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