Destroyed hangars of Carpiquet airfield after six days of fighting.

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The airfield was taken after 6 days of bitter fighting during Operation Windsor as the 3rd Candian Infantry Division fought elements of the 12th SS-Panzer-Division 'Hitlerjugend'. The SS troops dug themselves into the interior of many of the hangers and buildings, and often fought to the death.