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For all those brave, we will remember them

Posted by
Doug (Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom) on 6 June 2014 in Transportation and Portfolio.

70 years ago, 6th of June 1944 "D-Day", brought about the turning point in that terrible conflict that turned the world upside-down. I wanted to do something to commemorate the bravery and terrible losses on both sides. This Dakota flew over the other day, I just managed to capture it and I felt it would fit with what I wanted to say.

I feel it's important for our generation and those growing up behind us to remember that it's the young men and women who's lives are wasted by politicians, their high minded ideals and the terrible wars they create, often without thought to the loss of life it will cause on both sides. As John Lennon said "Give Peace a Chance" Please

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Please excuse me if I don't get to comment people's images some days but I've had to return to a work life rather than become a pensioner as I had planned due cost of living and the tax man wanting a lump of my pension. I am making an effort to return to AM3 after a bit of an absence, it's really nice to see photo's from all contributors and I will try to comment when I can. If I offer criticism I do so only to help and I do not wish to cause offence. My photography tends to be from my travels, as well as my passion which is wildlife and landscape. I hope you enjoy what you see.
Thanks for your comments I'm really grateful for them and welcome constructive feedback.

Comments (21)

Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

For the day of the whole history of the world was great. Each operation involved deserves our respect. Every soldier who obeyed the laws of his country and fought on their behalf was a hero.

6 Jun 2014 5:14am

Oiva from Turku, Finland

Awesome photo, gorgeous airplane! It is good to remember those who had to endure the horrors of war!:-))Haleja.

Happy Friday ,my goof friend!

6 Jun 2014 6:19am

claudie from le havre, France

I agree with you Doug!!
this commemoration is important for all of us!!
I've never seen so many documents on the massacre of the war and especially on Le Havre and there was nothing!
I was full of thrills!
warplanes attérissent next door to us, because the airport of Deauville is small!
9 am to 12 pm we waited warplanes!! when the planes arrived, there was silence around us, and people wanted to hear the engine of the old planes!!
we saw two monsters of war, and wanted to cry! we thought our parents who lived through the war!!
we want peace.
peace in love

6 Jun 2014 6:24am

@claudie: Thank you for your words Claudie, we must never forget in the hope that one day there will be no war

Shaahin Bahremand from Tehran, Iran

nice framing

6 Jun 2014 7:08am

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

yes in HONOR of our fathers who fought for FREEDOM
NEVER AGAIN a WW, ONLY PEACE

6 Jun 2014 7:15am

Jules from Drayton, United Kingdom

I am thankful that I have not had to endure the horror and carnage that the 2 world wars brought.

6 Jun 2014 7:46am

Kate from EXETER, United Kingdom

I feel great pride and honor and will never forget the bravery of all the men and women who fought for our freedom.

6 Jun 2014 8:06am

Julie L. Brown from Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Well said, Doug.

6 Jun 2014 9:56am

Martine Libouton from Genappe, Belgium

Très belle photo commémorative!!! bravo

6 Jun 2014 10:58am

jean pierre from paris, France

la mémoire est importante par les temps qui courent!! amitiés

6 Jun 2014 11:01am

Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld(Old West Wales Boy), Germany

Many thanks for this super Image and thought provoking words Doug.
As an Ex-Service man who saw active Service in Northern Ireland remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice all those years ago is very close to my heart.
I´ve just watched some of the ceremonies taking place in Normandy today on TV with tears in my eyes at times.The respect and thanks that we owe all those old soilders is immense.
We must remeber all those who have fallen.

6 Jun 2014 11:23am

@Anthony Morgan Lambert: Thanks Ant, the services and commemorations meant a lot to those soldiers sailors and airmen and likewise it brought a tear to my eye thinking of my Dad who served as aircrew in the RAF during the war. They were all incredibly brave and should never be forgotten

Mhelene from Villiers-sur-Marne, France

Superb photo !

6 Jun 2014 2:12pm

Don from Spokane, United States

I agree Doug. I lost my only brother in World War II who died along with thousands of young men and women. We must never forget their sacrifice.

6 Jun 2014 2:44pm

@Don: My sympathy for your loss Don, too many brave young men and women were lost then and unfortunately continue to be lost

Lena from San Francisco, United States

Thanks for the history information, nice image !

6 Jun 2014 3:05pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

WOnderful tribute - 70 years - very moving to think about

6 Jun 2014 5:32pm

Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

Awesome! I love it Doug!

6 Jun 2014 9:03pm

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

This is a wonderful tribute Doug. I have thought a lot about it today.

6 Jun 2014 11:59pm

Langevine from Angers, France

oh une impression que ça se passe mal le vol

7 Jun 2014 7:41am

Denny Jump Photo from Easton, PA, United States

Beautifully captured, Doug and I salute you all! Thank you for all that you do...also thank you for all the wonderful images you share with us! Cheers :-)

7 Jun 2014 2:03pm

RBL from Oxford, United States

Wonderful flight shot and a fitting tribute; I enjoyed reading your caption :)

7 Jun 2014 6:00pm

Devi from Chennai, India

Wonderful framing and a very poignant write up Doug...
How right you are ...people of different countries don't wish war or to fight...it's the governments and politicians who wage wars which end in terrible loss of lives..
Hope peace prevails everywhere..

8 Jun 2014 6:16am

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F/10.0
ISO 400
212 mm

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