D-Day Related 3D Scans
After over 80 years it is remarkable just how much remains of the sites and objects that were vital to the success of D-Day. Whilst some like the Landing Craft, Tank (LCT) above have been preserved, other artifacts lay partly forgotten and beyond restoration.
Heritage organisations recognise the importance of these sites and some even have protected status. However, with limited resources there is often little that can be done to save artifacts that represent a moment that is fast slipping out of living memory.
We have compiled examples of sites that have been captured using a variety of non-invasive 3D scanning methods. These models represent a digital archive of these important D-Day related sites. Find out more about the technology here.
Click on the images below to open each model. The scans have been made by the people or organisations credited and all are open source material from Sketchfab.com subject to licences displayed below each scan.
The Southampton D-Day Wall
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Title Image: BDDH. 3D Scan: Maritime Archaeology Trust
The Aldwick Beetle Wreck
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Title Image: BDDH. 3D Scan: BDDH
Lepe D-Day Related Remains
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Title Image: BDDH. 3D Scan: Wessex Archaeology
Hayling Island - Eroding bank & Phoenix Slip
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Title Image: BDDH. 3D Scan: CITIZAN/Grant Bettinson
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Title Image: and 3D Scan: Wessex Archaeology
Western Aberlady Bay X-Craft wreck
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Title Image: Google Maps. 3D Scan: Wessex Archaeology
Poole Landing Craft x 3
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Image: ©Nick Mason
3D Model: Bournemouth University Maritime
Beach Hardening Mat Target 01
STILL COOKING
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Title Image: BDDH. 3D Scan: BDDH
Beach Hardening Mat Target 02
STILL COOKING
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Title Image: BDDH. 3D Scan: BDDH
Page Updated: November 2026