20 March '40, first flight of the Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle.
Initially designed as a bomber, instead used as a glider tug or to transport airborne troops. Albemarles were extensively involved in #DDay and operation Market Garden.
#80DaystoDDay #DDay80
78 Days to D-Day.
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