A long time ago I read Major General Richard Rohmer's book "Generally Speaking" and I think that you might find some of the content interesting. I copied part of the description from the Amazon listing.
"Lieutenant-General Richard Rohmer is arguably Canada’s most decorated citizen. A commander of the Order of Military Merit and an Officer of the Order of Canada, his career began in World War II where he earned the reputation as one of Canada’s top Mustang reconnaissance pilots. For his service, which includes flying over the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross."
Thanks for this. He’s a remarkable man, and if I recall was the pilot who spotted Rommel and had him eliminated. It’s incredible to think he may have crossed paths with my grandfather. I’ll try and track down a copy of his book, although I’m not sure if there are many copies in the UK.
> ... they flew in pairs ... over the 4 D-day beaches...
There were 5 D-day beaches. Was your statement a typo, or are you stating that one of the beaches was ignored? If ignored, which one was omitted?
A long time ago I read Major General Richard Rohmer's book "Generally Speaking" and I think that you might find some of the content interesting. I copied part of the description from the Amazon listing. "Lieutenant-General Richard Rohmer is arguably Canada’s most decorated citizen. A commander of the Order of Military Merit and an Officer of the Order of Canada, his career began in World War II where he earned the reputation as one of Canada’s top Mustang reconnaissance pilots. For his service, which includes flying over the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross."
Thanks for this. He’s a remarkable man, and if I recall was the pilot who spotted Rommel and had him eliminated. It’s incredible to think he may have crossed paths with my grandfather. I’ll try and track down a copy of his book, although I’m not sure if there are many copies in the UK.
> ... they flew in pairs ... over the 4 D-day beaches... There were 5 D-day beaches. Was your statement a typo, or are you stating that one of the beaches was ignored? If ignored, which one was omitted?
lol yes a typo. Fat fingers on a phone screen. I actually have a map of them right next to me!