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No 4 Group Bomber Command RAF Monument Normandy
In 1944 two French bomber squadrons, Groupe Guyenne and Groupe Tunisie formed part of No 4 Group RAF and were given the numbers 346 and 347. On the night of 5 June 1944 they raided gun positions near Grandcamp Maisy where the Memorial, erected in 1988, is
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1944 Command Formed Normandy Squadrons Bomber Groupe Guyenne Tunisie
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This evocative photograph captures the No 4 Group Bomber Command RAF Monument in Normandy, France, a poignant tribute to the brave French airmen who served under British command during World War II. In 1944, two French bomber squadrons, Groupe Guyenne and Groupe Tunisie, were integrated into No 4 Group RAF and were given the numbers 346 and 347. These squadrons played a crucial role in the Allied invasion of Normandy, carrying out raids against German gun positions to support the D-Day landings. The photograph shows the monument's intricately carved stone relief, depicting a Lancaster bomber in flight, surrounded by the insignia of the two French squadrons. The monument was erected in 1988 to commemorate the sacrifices made by these brave airmen, who flew alongside their British counterparts in the face of great danger. The inscription at the base of the monument reads, "To the memory of the French airmen of the RAF No 346 and No 347 Squadrons, who served with No 4 Group RAF, Bomber Command, in the Second World War, 1942-1945." This powerful image serves as a reminder of the international cooperation and unity that was essential to the success of the Allied forces during World War II. The monument stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of the French airmen who flew alongside the RAF in the skies over Normandy, helping to turn the tide of the war in Europe.
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