The story
TBF-1C aircraft having just been jettisoned from USS Coral Sea near Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, 7 Feb 1944Stern view of USS Harder, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 7 Feb 1944Bow view of USS Harder, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 7 Feb 1944
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.