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War Diary

1944-07-05
Regiment 5th Royal Berkshire
Location Bernieres-sur-Mer, France
Entry am Aircraft operating singly during night. No consistent line of approach. JU 88 shot down by fighter. No attack on BMA 0800hrs. Off loading normal Coast railway operating for first time. Single track connecting Coursuelles St Aubin, Bernieres. Also connecting Bayeux and Caen via the coast. Used for carrying supplies. Passenger service introduced later. Concert Hall opened. All group arrangements for entertainments and allocation of seats made by Bn. Entertainments Officer 1800hrs. Tonnage: 4,238 tons