Chronology of World War II

Wednesday, May 24

Landing Craft During Invasion Exercises


Landing Craft During Invasion Exercises
A fleet of Landing Craft Assault passing a landing ship during exercises prior to the invasion of Normandy. King George VI (not visible) is taking the salute on board the headquarters ship HMS Bulolo at Beaulieu Roads. The numbers of several of the LCAs are visible, they are LCA-654, LCA-1254, LCA-926, LCA-1025, LCA-1009, LCA-920, LCA-602, LCA-656, LCA-921, and LCA-1043