The major part of the American assault force which landed on the shores of France on D-Day 1944 was launched from Weymouth and Portland harbours and from June 6 1944 to May 7 1945 418,585 troops and 144,093 vehicles were embarked.
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South Dorset Radio Society Special Event Station GB75OF
South Dorset Radio Society Special Event Station GB75OF
(O Force on D-Day) 75th anniversary
(O Force on D-Day) 75th anniversary
Operating from the Nothe Fort at the entrance to Weymouth harbour.
This event was organised by the Torbay Amateur Radio Society: www.torbayars.org.uk
