The story
Firefighters extinguishing a burning Hellcat fighter on Cowpens, 24 Nov 1943Enterprise underway during Gilberts operation, 24 Nov 1943American flag flying over Betio, Tarawa Atoll, 24 Nov 1943Looking east down the airfield, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, 24 Nov 1943
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.