The story
USS Steamer Bay under attack near the Philippine Islands, 5 Jan 1945; note special attack aircraft flying past her sternMap showing American troops reclaiming territory lost during early days of the Battle of the Bulge, 26 Dec 1944-5 Jan 1945PBM-3 Mariner aircraft of US Navy patrol bomber squadron VPB-210 being prepared for hoisting aboard seaplane tender Albemarle, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 5 Jan 1945PBM-3 Mariner aircraft of US Navy patrol bomber squadron VPB-210 hoisted aboard seaplane tender Albemarle, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 5 Jan 1945
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.