"D-day - British Forces during the Invasion of Normandy 6 June 1944" Halifaxes towing Hamilcar gliders carrying 6th Airborne Division reinforcements to Normandy pass over the battleships HMS WARSPITE and HMS RAMILLIES, part of Bombarding Force 'D' off Le Havre, on the evening of 6 June 1944. The photo was taken from the frigate HMS HOLMES which formed part of the escort group.