Kangaroo AWD site near Bayeux, France

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by Hanno Spoelstra
Until what time was this salvage area in operation? I photographed a photo on display at the Bayeux museum which clearly shows a salvage area, although this must have been taken after the Priest Kangaroos were used in action as this area stocks at least one "SHE.M7"!

Hanno;

In answer to your question, the site itself may not have closed until after the end of hostilities. After the RMA of 21 AG moved forward into the Somme Department, the area that it had occupied between Bayeux and Caen, became No. 5 L. of C. Sub-Area, which was more or less, an 'Island" in the American Communications Zone. I've attached a lay out of the L. of C. Area, which shows the "Island" left behind in the former 21 AG RMA (Bayeux-Caen). This layout is dated 15 Feb 45.

Hope this answers your question.

Cheers