Liberation 80 display unveiled at Guernsey Airport
A special display has been unveiled at Guernsey Airport as part of the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day.The display features two motor vehicles from World War Two - a Harley-Davidson WLA and a Cushman Airborne Scooter - loaned by the Guernsey Military Vehicle Group.There is also information about the history of the German Occupation and Liberation.The States of Guernsey said the display included bunting created by the Guernsey Liberation Community Bunting Project.
It added volunteers across the island participated in the project, led by Megs Bailey, and bunting would be crafted to stretch across St Peter Port seafront for 9 May.The Harley-Davidson WLA earned the nickname Liberator in Europe as it was often seen during the liberation of occupied territories.The Cushman Airborne Scooter was known as the Model 53 and was designed to be airdropped by parachute or carried by glider to support Allied paratroopers.Paul Bourgaize, from the Guernsey Military Vehicle Group, said the group had been delighted to be able to work with the States of Guernsey to create the themed display in the airport terminal.The group is working to create the largest display of military vehicles seen in the island to mark Liberation Day.
Steve Langlois, head of passenger operations and aviation security at Guernsey Ports, said: "We know how important and poignant this anniversary is to the Bailiwick of Guernsey, and we want to ensure that everyone travelling by air has the opportunity to be reminded of this special celebration and what it means to islanders."
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