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U.S. sailor fills a gasoline tank in Portland, England a day before D-Day invasion of Normandy, France during World War II.

U.S. army supply area, Portland Beach Road, Portland, England, a day prior to D-Day invasion of Normandy, France during World War 2. U.S. sailor fills a gasoline tank from jerry cans. Sign reads 'In case of fire call NFS at Weymouth, Telephone Weymouth 1150.' Sign on fire extinguisher reads 'Danger No Smoking'. Cans in supply area with signs 'Petrol', 'Oil', 'Diesel', 'Kerosene'. Empty gasoline containers.

Date: 1944, June 5
Duration: 2 min 13 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675074622
U.S. Military Chaplain (Roman Catholic) conducts mass on pier in Weymouth harbor, England, 3 days before D-Day

U.S. troops and Coast Guardsmen assemble for religious service on a pier in the port of Weymouth, England, three days before the invasion of Normandy, France, in World War 2. A Roman Catholic Military Chaplain conducts the mass. Landing Craft Infantry LCI(L) numbers 89 and 93 are tied up at the dock in the background. (These craft are part of LCI(L) Floltilla 10, operated by the United States Coast Guard.) A small dog stands at the feet of the Chaplain, as he conducts the mass. The service finishes as the Chaplain administers the sacrament of Holy Communion (Eucharist) to the troops. In concluding scenes, U.S. Landing Craft Infantry are seen underway from England, to join Assault Groups for the invasion of Normandy, France. One of the craft is seen to be Number 87 and another number 495.

Date: 1944, June 3
Duration: 3 min 10 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675046311
Landing Craft Infantry departing Weymouth England for the invasion of France, during World War II

View from U.S. Landing Craft Infantry LCI(L) 88 as it pulls away from pier at Weymouth England, underway for the invasion of France, in World War 2. Three others, LSI(L) numbers 497, 493 and 488 are seen still tied up beside the pier. The LCI(L) 498 passes nearby.

Date: 1944, June 5
Duration: 1 min 5 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675049231
Convoy of landing craft leaving Weymouth England bound for Normandy, France, during World War II.

Views from Landing Craft Infantry LCI(L) 88 of convoy of Landing Craft departing Weymouth, England, for the invasion of France, in World War 2. The American flag in brisk breeze on stern of LCI(L) 88. Convoy proceeding in columns. At least one barrage balloon seen faintly in background. A British Battleship lays by, in the background, as the convoy passes.

Date: 1944, June 5
Duration: 1 min 2 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675049232
U.S. troops are ferried from Weymouth England, to transport ships in preparation for Normandy invasion in World War II

U.S. army troops board LCVPs (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) at pier in Weymouth, England, to be ferried out to transport ships anchored offshore, in preparation for the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, during World War 2. Several large Landing Craft Infantry are seen tied up at the docks, including LCI(L) numbers 84 and 49. Views of Higgins Boats (LCVPs) heading out. Markings on one identify it as belonging to the Attack Transport ship USS Charles Carroll (APA-28). The Higgins Boats come alongside the USS Charles Carroll and troops of the U.S. 29th Infantry Division board her.

Date: 1944, June 3
Duration: 1 min 7 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675065479
An LCA is suspended from the deck of an LST and rangers aboard LCAs alongside a British transport in Weymouth, England.

Pre invasion activities of United States Rangers in Weymouth, England just prior to the Normandy invasion. A Landing Craft Assault (LCA) is suspended on davits from the deck of the British Landing Ship, Infantry (LSI), HMS Prince Baudouin, and lowered to the deck level where U.S. soldiers board the craft. U.S. Rangers board LCAs at a pier. A Landing Craft Infantry in the background. HMS Prince Baudouin anchored at sea. LCAs alongside the ship. (World War II period).

Date: 1944, June 1
Duration: 2 min 45 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675067147