John Key and Fred Peachey, Glencanisp Scotland, 1943
Date: 05/12/2017
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Owner: Nick Collins
Not Forgotten Association Battlefield Tour - 10
Normandy 1st - 5th October 2011.
Eric Buckmaster No.2 Cdo. adds the following " Madame Arlette Gondree. With some of the Group. She was 4 years of Age when on the night of 5th June 1944 the Airbourne Gliders landed in her back Garden, to secure Pegasus Bridge and the 2nd Bridge a short way ahead. Her parents were members of the Resistance, and had been feeding in information regarding, German strength in the locality. The First spot in Europe to be liberated from the Nazis. She gave the whole party a Free Lunch. (Ham Bagetteās, Apple Pie, and Coffee). I purchased a Book which she kindly signed."
Photo courtesy of the Not Forgotten Association. Posted by Pete R.