The third photograph shows a Spitfire Mk XIB of 412 Sqn RCAF being passed by British troops in Normandy 1944 on their way to attack the enemy at Tilly-sur-Seulles on the 17 June 1944. What happened to the Spitfire I am have no idea. However the boys obviously had no respect of aircraft
and have appeared to run over the starboard wingtip without a care in the world
The second photograph are Hawker Hurricanes from 601 Squadron
in March 1940 the squadron had converted to Hurricanes. During the German invasion of France, a detachment operated from French soil for a week, followed by defensive duties during the Battle of Britain while based in southern England, Tangmere 17 June 1940,Debden 19 August 1940,
Tangmere 2 September 1940 and Exeter 7 September 1940.
First photograph is a Spitfire Mk.IX, UZ-T (BS459), 306 Sqn (Polish).