Liberation 80 Display unveiled at Guernsey Airport

A special Liberation 80 display has been unveiled at Guernsey Airport. Featuring two original motor vehicles loaned by the Guernsey Military Vehicle group, the display also contains information introducing visitors to the history of Guernsey’s Occupation and eventual Liberation from German forces.

The two vehicles on display are a Harley-Davidson WLA - a military motorcycle produced during World War II which earned the nickname “Liberator” in Europe as it was often seen during the liberation of occupied territories - alongside a Cushman Airborne Scooter - a compact and rugged vehicle also known as the Model 53 which was designed to be airdropped by parachute or carried by glider to support Allied paratroopers during World War II.

The display is completed by bunting created by the Guernsey Liberation Community Bunting Project. Volunteers across the island have been participating in the project, which is being led by Megs Bailey and will also see enough bunting crafted to stretch across the St. Peter Port seafront for 9 May.