British paratroopers search German prisoners in the Dutch town of Wolfheze, In the background Dutch civilians watch the proceedings.


POW search

The view from LCT 610, carrying Sherman tanks of 13th/18th Royal Hussars during the initial assault on Queen Red beach, Sword area, in front of strongpoint "Cod", circa 0800hrs, June 6, 1944. A flail tank of "A" Squadron, 22nd Dragoons (on the right) burns after being hit, and other tanks and infantry can be seen making for the beach.

Sword Beach

A British soldier inspects a downed German Messerschmitt Bf. 109E-1 fighter. The plane was damaged in an aerial battle with a British Hurricane fighter and made an emergency landing on the beach, near the town of Lydd, Kent county. October 27, 1940. - The pilot was captured.
