D-Day +75 Options

[Phil_D11102]

Is this what the WBC, the Corn Exchange, Greenham Parish Council and the Greenham Trust has diluted the sacrifices of U.S. and British forces down to, a dramatic representation? These young men, many did not return, gathered on Greenham Common to jump into Nazi held France to start the liberation of Europe.

One of the most iconic photos of the WWII was taken on the 5th of June, and there is nothing after 75 years to commemorate this.

Shameful, simply shameful.


"The eyes of the world are upon you" General Dwight D. Eisenhower.

75 years ago, Eisenhower made his famous speech at Greenham Common to encourage allied soldiers in preparation for the D-Day landings. Commemorating the legacy of this extraordinary moment in our history on both a local and national scale, follow Eisenhower in the days leading up to this event, along with a company from the 101st Airborne Divison stationed at Greenham and hear the stories of the local people of Newbury.

Audiences can expect to be taken back in time to experience the challenges and jubilance of war and to help them better understand how it affected those living on the air base and in the local area. Taking place at the recently extended 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space on Greenham Business Park, D-Day 75 will comprise of interactive immersive performances from over 100 community performers, which will culminate in a celebratory tea dance led by a professional band of musicians.

Written by the Watermill Theatre’s playwright in residence Danielle Pearson and co-produced with Corn Exchange Newbury and Greenham Trust

[Strafin]

No it's because people who aren't in the forces don't care about the forces.

[Phil_D11102]

No it's because people who aren't in the forces don't care about the forces.

I think you will find that the "people" give quite generously to forces charities.

What people don't know is exactly what I am talking about.

Did anyone really know that these monuments were on the base?


https://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/news/26...ep-further.html


Again, it's about the spin, not about not caring..

[Mr Brown]

I think you will find that the "people" give quite generously to forces charities.

What people don't know is exactly what I am talking about.

Did anyone really know that these monuments were on the base?


https://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/news/26...ep-further.html


Again, it's about the spin, not about not caring..

Yes, I know several.

I must admit I don't think moving this monument is the right thing to do though. A bit like suggesting moving the town's war memorial to a more convenient place. The memorial commemorates, but over time tells another story. As the site will remain in civilian use, it would be right and proper to keep the memorial in place, amongst us, so to speak. The Control Tower is not a memorial, at best it's a museum telling a story. It needs to tell the whole story, but it's a story none the less. And no one is suggesting that the 'Peace Garden' should be removed from the gate and re sited at the Control Tower.

[Phil_D11102]

Yes, I know several.

I must admit I don't think moving this monument is the right thing to do though. A bit like suggesting moving the town's war memorial to a more convenient place. The memorial commemorates, but over time tells another story. As the site will remain in civilian use, it would be right and proper to keep the memorial in place, amongst us, so to speak. The Control Tower is not a memorial, at best it's a museum telling a story. It needs to tell the whole story, but it's a story none the less. And no one is suggesting that the 'Peace Garden' should be removed from the gate and re sited at the Control Tower.

Went to RAF Welford on Tuesday the 4th of June for the dedication of a plaque. It's amazing that little ole Welford can do this, but nothing at Greenham.

I have friend who attended the D-DAY 75 show at GC. Apparently they had American's in British uniforms, and they kept referring to the "USAF" which wasn't formed until 26th of July 1947, 3 years after D-Day.