This year marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6th 1944.

There are many events and commemorations around the UK and Europe.

Those in the UK include:

UK National Event : Portsmouth 5th June

D Day 80 Remembrance Service at the National Memorial Arboretum Staffordshire

https://dday80.campaign.gov.uk/home-page/attend-an-event/events-in-the-uk/

There are also hundreds of beacons that will be lit around the UK

https://www.d-day80beacons.co.uk/

Avro LancasterThis site is intended to be a general World War Two resource, providing background information, special features and useful and interesting facts. Hopefully this will be a useful aid to those studying the history of World War II.