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IWM caption : THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 1939-45. Men of 22nd Independent Parachute Company, 6th Airborne Division for the invasion.


Comment: This happened during preparation for Operation Tonga, part of the airborne invasion of Normandy. The officer briefing them is Lieutenant Robert Midwood[1]. Others have been identified[2], too.
Date Taken in June 1944
Source
Image of the exterior main entrance to the Imperial War Museum in London. This photograph H 39089 comes from the collections of the Imperial War Museums
(collection no. 4700-37) 		Flag of the United Kingdom.
Author Malindine, E G (Capt), War Office official photographer
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  1. ↑ https://www.paradata.org.uk/media/5851
  2. ↑ http://www.pegasusarchive.org/normandy/Photos/Pic_IndCoy.htm

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16:24, 5 December 2005Thumbnail for version as of 16:24, 5 December 2005348 × 236 (32 KB)John N.* Description: Men of 22nd Independent Parachute Company, 6th Airborne Division being briefed for the invasion, 4 - 5 June 1944. * Collection Title: WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION * Collection No.: 4700-37 * Source: [http://www.iwmcollect

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