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D-day and the Dutch 322 squadron at Hartford Bridge
In this post we will describe how the Dutch 322 squadron was a cog in the gigantic operation leading up to the invasion.
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Impression of the D-Day sites
Although the German forces were not on high alert during the night of D-Day, the fierce winds had a serious impact on the allied surprise at
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The 322 squadron in operation
In January 1944 after half a year of practicing and team building the 322 squadron was ready for operation and moved from Woodvale to the...
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