for my friend Richard of the UK by Richardphotos
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my friend Richard Wedgbury passed away yesterday after a courageous fight against cancer
His father was a Horsa pilot and took part in the below well documented battle as well as Rick Brown.
when Richard visited here, I took him to meet retired Royal Air Force Rick Brown and they had so many things to talk about .
Normandy: Horsa gliders and the assault on the Pegasus Bridge
D-day at Normandy began as six Horsa gliders sailed toward
two targets, the River Orne and Canal bridges after being
towed from England by Halifax bombers. Glider-borne troops
from these Horsas were led by Major John Howard. These bridges,
strategic in limiting a German counter-attack and important
for Allied use, were taken in tact, in less than one hour.
The first action took place at the now famous Pegasus bridge
(formerly called the Bénouville Bridge), located between Caen
and Ouistreham, France. Photo to the right shows the Pegasus Bridge
in June 1944, open to Allied transport. The Horsa invasion gliders
can bee seen in the background. IWM photo by Christie (Sgt).
During the assault on the bridges, glider trooper Lieutenant
Brotheridge became the first Allied casualty of D-day.
The 6th Airborne Division went on to use more that three hundred Horsa gliders in Normandy.
Rick Brown
Comments (46)
Beautiful dedication for your friend Richard. Frans
A lovely tribute!
Such a great shot :)
Always a sad time Richard, a beautiful dedication to your friend sir...
marvellous tribute
Beautiful dedication Richard!!
You must be devastated Richard. I can only attempt to imagine how you must be feeling about the loss of your friend. Let's look at this sensitive and very beautiful capture as a celebration of his life. Well done Sir!
Adorable image my friend, excellent and sweet photo!
Excellence in every respect,most touching dedication!!!!!
Very thoughtful image and dedication!! I also hope he has eternal peace!
Condolences for the loss. Lovely rosebud.
Beautiful macro and dedication, Richard. Condolences for the loos of your friend. I am sorry to hear this. Cancer is such an wevil disease.
Great dedication.
very nice capture
A wonderful tribut for your friend
Wonderful dedication.