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crazikev,Jun 6 2005, 03:37 PM Wrote:This day in history 61 years ago, D-Day took place.  Canadian, american and British troops attacked occupied France in the largest amphibious assault in history. The Canadians were the only ones to reach there objectives on this day, eventualy fighting their way to Caen and faced one of Hitlers most skilled panzerdivisions.             

Id like to say thanks to all the veterans, too bad most of them are dead :( Thanks Grandpa.
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Amen to this. On this day in 1944 my late father flew three missions over France - almost getting shot down on one; and in the process earned a DFC for his efforts. This was in his third tour of duty.

And I know there are thousands of stories just like my dad's - and so to all the veterans and their families I say cheers!

This is a photo of my grandfather (who flew in WWI and was admin in WWII) and my dad in front of his Halifax, taken just 3 months after D-Day.

And to put things in perspective, my dad at 25 was the Flight Lieutenant, and one of the most experienced pilots in the squadron. I don't think he ever really knew how proud I am of him. I hope he does now.