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Birds strike Red Arrows jet before VJ Day flypast

One of the RAF Red Arrows experienced a bird strike on the way to a flypast on Friday. The aerobatic display team were headed ...

‘We never considered ourselves heroes’: VJ Day 80 years on, by the veterans who were there

Ted to his friends and family – is spending the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which marked the end of the Second World War, at ...

VJ Day: The padre, the medic and the secret radio

They were a chaplain whose courage prevented a massacre; a sergeant who tirelessly cared for the starving and injured; and a ...

Gloucestershire in Pictures: JD Vance and VJ Day

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Prince William & Kate Middleton Issue Emotional Message Marking Anniversary of VJ Day

Prince William and Kate Middleton issued an emotional message while marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, aka Victory Over ...

Prince William and Kate Issue VJ Day Message as Royals Attend Commemorations Without Them

The Prince and Princess of Wales posted a personal message on social media remembering the “courage, sacrifice and resilience” of all who served.

Isle of Man falls silent to mark VJ Day 80 years on

The Isle of Man has fallen silent to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Victory over Japan Day is commemorated on 15 August ...

VJ Day heroes remember those who paid ultimate sacrifice for freedom

Veterans of the appalling conflict in the Far East in World War Two gathered for a poignant ceremony of remembrance marking ...