Union Jack Flies Above Oxford Town Hall to Mark 80th Anniversary of VJ Day

‘We did our duty’: World War II veteran commemorates VJ Day on Queen Mary 2

A World War II veteran from Southampton joined commemorations on Friday, marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Never forget: MP marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day

The sacrifices of those who gave their lives in war must never be forgotten, a Caerphilly MP has told on VJ Day.

Pictures as Tyneside VJ Day veterans commemorate 80th anniversary in Newcastle

Former service men gathered to honour the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

Queen wipes away tear as veteran honours King’s cancer battle

The King and Queen joined Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and 33 veterans on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Commemorations held across Bradford to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Commemoration have been taking place across the Bradford district to mark 80 years since VJ Day.

VJ Day, Ukrainian PoWs and a field of sunflowers: photos of the day – Friday

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