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Deliverance Day

June 6th 1944

How well I remember Deliverance Day in 1944
This was the beginning of the end of our six year war.
Many nations took part in this exceptional historic day
To help bring back justice and take tyranny away.
I watched with bated breath as our planes filled the sky
Many would be wounded and many would also die.
What a lot we owe to all who took part in that historical day
They gave us back our freedom and banished evil away.
We should never forget those who fought for us to survive
Just Thank God they gave you freedom and you are still alive.

Copyright © - Maisie Walker 2004 - All rights reserved


I had the privilege of seeing the awesome sight of all the hundreds of planes heading for their destination. The emotional roller coaster that was felt by everyone watching was something that no one could ever put into words. I was and am extremely proud of all of them who took part, no matter whether it was by land, sea or air.

I can still see my mother standing looking at the sky with her rosary in her hand praying for them to come back safely although we knew many would never make it.





If you cant say anything nice keep your mouth shut

Maywalk, I am deeply ashamed to say that despite having served in the RAF I thought that your thread was of a religious nature. I cannot at any time remember hearing of Deliverance Day, but I have, of course, heard of D Day.

I spent most of the 1970s with RAFG and got to visit some of the places we often hear of: Arnhem, Remagen, the Mohne, Eder and Sorpe dams, Dachau....

It was a war that had to end - for both sides - and, yes, we all owe a great debt to those who fought through it and to bring it to a close.

Well said Frank.

Thanks Cromwell.

It bugs me now that I never knew what the D in D Day stood for. I wonder how many others there are?

And I also Frank.. We have so much to be thankful for, pity the last war and all that happened is not part of the school curriculum