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The Imperial War Museum does not endorse or sponsor or otherwise approve of any information or images or further links to other sites that appear in these websites. An Association of owners of the original 'little ships' that were involved in the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940. Permanently dry-docked at Greenwich, the Cutty Sark is the world's only remaining tea clipper, and in her heyday, one of the fastest ships in the merchant service. The D-Day landings were part of the world's greatest invasion force, but not everything went according to plan. Underwater archaeologist Brett Phaneuf investigates the disastrous amphibious operation at Omaha Beach. A BBCi History website. The D-Day Museum was opened in 1984 to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of D-Day. Its centrepiece is the magnificent Overlord Embroidery commissioned by Lord Dulverton of Batsford (1915-92) as a tribute to the sacrifice and heroism of those men and women who took part in Operation Overlord. A guide to England's destinations, attractions and events, along with a comprehensive range of quality-assured accommodation. See also the Family Fun section on for an interactive look at what's on offer. Explosion! is an award winning museum of naval warfare created within 18th century buildings at the Royal Navy's former armaments depot of Priddy's Hard, in Gosport, Hampshire. The museum is housed in a group of listed buildings which centre around the original powder magazine of 1777. These sit on the edge of a delightful camber basin on the western shore of Portsmouth Harbour, with views across to Portchester Castle, Whale Island and the Naval Base. Family history data CD's and publications available for purchase on a number of historical subjects including the Battle of Jutland Roll of Honour and Dambuster crew lists. The Fleet Air Arm Museum covers all aspects of the history of naval aviation and the operations of the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm, the aircraft they have flown, the people who have served with them, and the ships and stations where they served. The historic vessel Havengore is being restored at Chatham Maritime in Kent. Having performed many notable ceremonial duties over 40 years on the Thames she is best known for carrying the coffin of Sir Winston Churchill during the state funeral in 1965. The history of Chatham Dockyard from Tudor times to the present day. The site includes information on the Royal Dockyard Museum, the historic warships, the RNLI National Exhibition Hall and the Ropery. |