Charlie Skinner was just 17 years old when he last set foot on 'Sword' beach, but despite his failing eyesight it was immediately obvious to the 87 year old that the amount of litter had been significantly reduced and that the beach appeared a much safer place.
"I remember saying to my mate that there was all-sorts floating in the water and that we needed to be careful if we didn't want to come down with something nasty"
The beach was awarded the blue flag in January after abandoned vehicles and bones were finally removed following a lengthy campaign by the holiday company 'Sandals'.
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Veteran delighted after D-Day beach is finally awarded blue flag
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