The story
Spitfire aircraft of US Army Air Force 4th Fighter Group, circa Nov 1942British sailors and British and American soldiers on the beach at Algiers, mid-Nov 1942; note 40-mm Bofors gun and three trucks in backgroundBritish troops moving supplies and a motorcycle on the beaches of Algiers, Operation Torch, Nov 1942Albacore Mk I aircraft of No. 820 Squadron FAA from HMS Formidable in flight, off North Africa, Nov 1942
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.