This afternoon’s flypast was enjoyed not only by those inside the event but although those with without tickets who gathered along the Esplanade, the other half of the common not fenced off and along the promenade to catch a glimpse of the aircraft. Those residents were also able to watch a gun salute in front of the Naval War Memorial by the frigate HMS St Albans.
See these fabulous pictures from the flypast and gun salute:
1. The Red Arrows
The Red Arrows and a Typhoon perform a fly-past over the Southsea event: Kin Cheung/PA WirePhoto: Kin Cheung
2. The Red Arrows
The Red Arrows perform a fly-past during the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, hosted by the Ministry of Defence on Southsea Common. Picture: Dylan Martinez/PA WirePhoto: Dylan Martinez
3. The Red Arrows
The Red Arrows performing a fly-past during the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Southsea Common. Photo: Cpl Phil Dye/MoD/Crown Copyright/PA WirePhoto: Cpl Phil Dye/MoD/Crown Copyright
4. The Red Arrows
Local residents without tickets watched the Red Arrows perform a fly-past. Photo: Henry Nicholls/PA WirePhoto: Henry Nicholls