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Operation Mallard Memorials, St Aubin d Auquenay
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Operation Mallard Memorials, St Aubin d Auquenay
In the centre of this rather untidy collection of memorials in the centre of the village is one to 1st Special Service Brigade and flanking it are plaques to the Civilian Victims and to 6th Airlanding Brigade in Operation Mallard. This was the code name for the second lift of airborne troops into Normandy. The leading aircraft began to arrive around 2100 hours on D-Day. Date: 2008
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In the heart of the picturesque village of St. Aubin-sur-Mer, Normandy, stands an eclectic collection of memorials, each telling a unique story of bravery and sacrifice during World War II. At the center of this untidy yet poignant arrangement lies a memorial dedicated to the 1st Special Service Brigade. This elite unit played a pivotal role in the D-Day landings, specifically in Operation Mallard, the second lift of airborne troops into Normandy. Flanking the 1st Special Service Brigade memorial are two other plaques. One commemorates the civilian victims of the war in this village, a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict. The other pays tribute to the 6th Airlanding Brigade, which also participated in Operation Mallard. The leading aircraft of this unit began to arrive around 9:00 PM on D-Day, bringing reinforcements and supplies to the Allied forces. The untidy collection of memorials in St. Aubin-au-Quenay serves as a testament to the complex and often chaotic nature of war. Each memorial stands as a symbol of remembrance, honoring the brave men and women who fought for freedom and the innocent civilians who suffered during this pivotal time in history. This photograph, taken in 2008, captures the essence of a village that bears the scars of war but remains undeterred in its commitment to remember and honor those who gave their all.
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