As the photo itself indicates, this is a group shot of 439's finest on D-Day. I will try to put some names to the faces. Photo from the collection of Kingsley Ackland and is provided courtesy of Brian Ackland Copyright ©2005

The Squadron's first task on 6 June was to neutralize enemy coastal batteries just before the troops touched down on the beaches; then the Tiffies went hunting for targets in the path of our forces as they fought their way inland. One large column of German vehicles was bombed and strafed. 

For three weeks this work continued from Hurn, with frequent attacks upon concentrations of vehicles, enemy strong points, supply dumps, bridges and similar objectives.

 

Damaged & destroyed German convoys following an air raid. ( Photo: source unknown)