The story
Two British minesweepers detonated German mines in CherbourgUS Marines pushing a 37mm gun into position, Garapan, Saipan, Mariana Islands, 2 Jul 1944B5N torpedo bomber descending into the sea after being damaged in combat off Truk, Caroline Islands, 2 Jul 1944; note rear gunner standing up from open canopyH8K flying boat in flight moment before being shot down by the US PB4Y-1 Liberator aircraft which took this photograph, 2 Jul 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.