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The woman whose weather report changed the date of D-Day
In 1944, a young Irishwoman called Maureen Flavin drew up a weather report that helped change the course of World War Two. Maureen was working at a post office in Blacksod on the far west coast of Ireland. Her duties inc...
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The woman whose weather report changed the date of D-Day is an episode from Witness: World War 2 Collection by BBC. In 1944, a young Irishwoman called Maureen Flavin drew up a weather report that helped change the course of World War Two. M...
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Published Jun 5, 2024, 9:12 long, audio available.
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