of Vire. The Master Bomber in charge of the operation identified the problem and issued corrections to the incoming aircraft. Much of the bombing from the first wave of aircraft fell across the town of Vire killing many of the inhabitants. It was a distressing night for many families. The reconstruction of began in the 1960s. Population Administration In 1953, Vire was merged with the former commune of Neuville. In 1972, Vire was merged with the former commune of Saint-Martin-de-Tallevende. Since January 2016, it is a delegated commune within the commune Vire Normandie. Vire is part of the canton of Vire Normandie. Transport Vire has a large railway station (Gare de Vire) which has frequent services to Paris and Granville. The nearest airport is Caen – Carpiquet Airport in Caen (40 min drive). Vire is connected to Saint-Lô and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin via RN 174 and to Caen via RD 577 and A84. Vire is also connected to Granville, Villedieu-les-Poêles, Flers, Argentan, Dreux and Paris via RD 924. Gastronomy Andouille, a speciality of Vire. International relations Vire is twinned with: Personalities Charles-Julien Lioult de Chênedollé Henry I of England Francis Letellier Olivier Basselin Thomas Pichon Raymond Lefebvre See also Communes of the Calvados department References External links Former communes of Calvados (department)