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Operation PLUTO - Pipeline under the ocean - was an ambitious and top-secret operation to lay a series of pipelines across the English Channel from the south coast of England to France following the D-Day landings in order to supply fuel to the advancing Allied forces. 

Described by Eisenhower, ''It was second in daring only to the artificial (Mulberry) Harbours'', and in the words of Winston Churchill, ''Operation Pluto was a remarkable feat of British engineering, distinguished in its originality, pursued with tenacity and crowned by complete success. This creative energy helped to win the war.''

Find out more by joining Ivor Ivor Ellis in the Museum for this fascinating daytime talk at 10:30am on Friday 6th June. There is the option to pre-book a lunch of Quiche, Salad and Fries in our Apache Café after the daytime talk.

Christian Lewis is an ex-paratrooper, parent, adventurer, charity fundraiser and two-time Sunday Times Bestselling author. Chris spent 6 years walking 19,000 miles around the entire UK coastline for the veteran's charity, SSAFA. Join him for an entertaining, heartwarming and inspiring event as he shares stories and reflections from his incredible journey.