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Description IWM caption : THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE NORMANDY CAMPAIGN 1944. Lance Corporals A.Burton and L.Barnett of 6th Airborne Division guarding a road junction near Ranville, 7 June 1944. Each is armed with a Mk V Sten submachine gun. Horsa gliders can be seen in the background.
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Image of the exterior main entrance to the Imperial War Museum in London. This photograph B 5291 comes from the collections of the Imperial War Museums
(collection no. 4700-29) 		Flag of the United Kingdom.
Author Christie (Sgt), No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit
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16:11, 5 December 2005Thumbnail for version as of 16:11, 5 December 2005346 × 323 (41 KB)John N. (talk | contribs)* Description: Lance Corporals A Burton and L Barnett of 6th Airborne Division guarding a road junction near Ranville, 7 June 1944. Horsa gliders can be seen behind. * Collection Title: WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION * Collection No.: 470

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