Through an inferno of bombs and shells, the B.E.F is crossing the Channel from Dunkirk-in history's strangest armada. Tens of thousands already safely home-many more coming by day and night The front cover of the Daily Express dated 31st May 1940, recording the evacuation of Dunkirk by the British Expeditionary Force. Black out times are also recorded, as well as Gracie Fields' depature to America.