Taunton veteran shares his memories of secret D Day mission

The 97-year-old says he wasn't aware at the time how significant his job was. Credit: ITV West Country

A man from Taunton, who was part of a secret mission to spy on the beaches of Normandy ahead of D-Day, says he wasn't aware at the time how significant his job was.

97-year-old Jim Booth helped to prepare for the invasion and will be returning to France for its 75th anniversary on the 6th June.

Jim Booth's was a young sub lieutenant in 1944 Credit: COPP Heroes

Jim Booth was a young sub lieutenant and part of a secret team with a key task.

Their role was to travel in submarines across the mine-filled English Channel to spy on the beaches of Normandy, find the best landing spots and help guide in the crafts for the invasion itself.

Jim and his crew had a front-row seat to one of the most significant moments in history.

The veteran has been recognised with several military medals for risking his life for his country. Credit: ITV West Country

75 years after risking his life for his country, Jim will return to France on the Royal British Legion charter for the D-Day anniversary.

He's the sole-surviving member of his team whose bravery operating so close to the enemy helped pave the way for D-Day.