To: Homer_J_Simpson
Richard Dimbleby of BBC describes the view while flying over Normandy. He notes, all our chaps driving on the right-hand side in the continental style.
Richard Dimbleby, BBC
Richard Dimbleby
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06/12/2014 4:29:34 AM PDT by
Homer_J_Simpson
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