To celebrate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, for one week
only we've installed a replica Spitfire in London Bridge station. Come
down and see one of the most iconic aircraft of all time!
The Spitfire played its part in the Normandy invasions. The Spitfire
Mk.IX provided essential air support for the D-Day landings as a fight-bomber.
Yet it also played a less likely part. Barrels of beer were strapped to
their bomb racks and flown over the channel to the troops in Normandy.
It was only when a call came from Her Majesty's Customs and Excise,
pointing out that this was technically exporting beer without paying tax,
that this brief role in the Spitfire's history came to an end.
Alongside our activity at London Bridge, we're also hosting a digital
exhibition on D-Day 75 at London Waterloo.
Come down to either station to learn more about the biggest combined
naval, military and air operation ever seen, and pick up a free limited
edition D-Day 75 newspaper for your journey home!
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