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Iconic WW2 Eisenhower photo

Rain Clouds over Greenham Common

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The iconic WW2 photo of US General Eisenhower talking to the paratroops on the eve of D-Day was taken at Greenham Common air base, near Newbury, Berkshire.

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Fact by: Paul Hilton Image by: ©Terry Bean

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