Plant your D-Day 65 message on a beach
D-Day was the biggest ever wartime operation. It took the courage of hundreds of thousands of British and Allied Service people to ensure its success and freedom for future generations. D-Day 65 provides an opportunity to thank and remember each hero who took part.
As part of a £2.5 million fundraising appeal to further the work of the Legion in supporting veterans, Service personnel and their families, we offered a number of ways to send a message of thanks.
Plant a virtual flag
The planting of physical flags on GOLD beach in Normandy was a great spectacle but as many didn't have the opportunity to participate, we provided the perfect alternative.
You could leave a digital message on a virtual flag on a virtual beach. Please note that this application is currently suspended for maintenance.
Flags on Normandy beaches
The beach at Asnelles in Normandy was chosen as the planting site of 12,000 Union Flags, each one bearing a message of thanks in remembrance of the sacrifices made on D-Day. Asnelles was part of GOLD beach used by British Forces on D-Day.
We were joined by 80 children from schools around London and the South East who travelled to Normandy as part of the Poppy Travel 'Travel and Learn' D-Day 65 excursion. As well as planting flags, the children met with D-Day veterans to talk about their experiences on D-Day.
