D-Day 80: Hayling Island pays its respects on the anniversary of the Normandy Landings

Paul Covell, facing camera, second right, reads the roll of honour. A Memorial Service at Hayling Island Sailing Club for the Combined Operations Pilotage Parties
Picture: Chris  Moorhouse (050624-071)Paul Covell, facing camera, second right, reads the roll of honour. A Memorial Service at Hayling Island Sailing Club for the Combined Operations Pilotage Parties
Picture: Chris  Moorhouse (050624-071)
Paul Covell, facing camera, second right, reads the roll of honour. A Memorial Service at Hayling Island Sailing Club for the Combined Operations Pilotage Parties Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-071)
Hayling Island Sailing Club paid its respects to Normandy veterans with a special event to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

The club held a memorial service earlier this evening (June 5) for the Combined Operations Pilotage Parties, followed by an exhibition and talk.

Pictures by Chris Moorhouse:

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