HMV Italia in Normandy for the 80th Anniversary of the Landing

  • June 4, 2024
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The MuGot – Museo Gotica è sede di HMV -History Military Vehicle Italia. Quest’anno i collezionisti e gli appassionati partecipano a un eventi importantissimo: l’80° dello sbarco in Normandia, operazione “Overlord”, l’operazione militare più imponente della Seconda Guerra Mondiale.

HMV Italia sta preparando la partecipazione già dal 2021 e porterà in terra francese circa 45 veicoli storici americani di vario genere fra i quali corazzati e 180 soci e familiari; una operazione logistica mai realizzata prima da un Club italiano per una esperienza unica nel suo genere. L’offerta turistica e culturale è molto ampia e coinvolgerà collezionisti e appassionati di tutto il mondo; per noi di HMV Italy una occasione unica per vedere veicoli storici di ogni tipologia e per condividere le nostre esperienze. Seppur con i disagi che circa 2 milioni di turisti comporteranno per ovvi motivi, la bellezza della Normandia ed il fascino della Storia che qui si svolse saranno la cornice ad un Anniversario unico perché saranno ancora i Veterani i veri protagonisti.

Arrival in Normandy

First day in Normandy for our crews, who started using the historical vehicles today. It was a free day to get familiar with the camp and accommodations, and to visit the many beautiful attractions of Normandy such as museums, markets, and fields. In the evening, we enjoyed a lovely dinner featuring local products: cheeses, cured meats, pâté, oysters, desserts, and the essential baguettes, which our Bakery Company made sure to procure!

The Planes

The 80th anniversary also includes the presence of WWII planes that are already flying overhead.

The Heavy Trucks of HVM Italia

The fleet of heavy trucks has arrived at Isigny-sur-Mer. Preparations for the base camp are underway as we await the arrival of the crews.

Transport by Car Carrier

And with these two M8 Greyhounds, we have completed the final load. The rendezvous for everyone—car carriers, flatbeds, trailers, and brave souls on wheels—is at the HMV Italia base camp in Isigny-sur-Mer!

The Preparations

Here are some images of the ongoing loading operations of the car carriers, organized by groups of vehicles. Destination: Normandy.

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