A great story to start your day with
Reposted from Brian Mackie
An RN rating carries a young girl along a cluttered dock in Greenock, Scotland, March 1, 1945. This famous image, and the story behind it, epitomise naval purpose: protect the high seas; safeguard civilians.

This is the story of the Sørøya Island rescue.

#maritimehistory #navalhistory #WW2

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