A Short Talk on the Longest Day

Talks & Demos | Nationwide event hosted by Pride of Kent Branch

Wednesday 12 June 2024 at 2.00pm

Steve Hookins'' new talk commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day, 6 June 1944. Based on the battlefield tours to the Normandy invasion beaches that Steve wrote and led as part of British Army's Phase 1 training programme, he will take you on a virtual tour highlighting some of the events and individuals involved on this momentous day.  From the attack on Merville Battery to the defence of OMAHA Beach as well as looking at some of the amazing equipment deployed, let Steve be your guide on this, his final Battlefield Tour. (Caution: some images may be of an upsetting nature.)

For further information about this event please contact:

Mr Paul Fitton
07851 910619

Event location

Orpington Methodist Church, Sevenoaks Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JH