Drones make a Spitfire during a drone display telling the story of D-Day above the coastline in Portsmouth, at the end of the BBC broadcast of the Great Vigil, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

placeholder image — Drones make a Spitfire during a drone display telling the story of D-Day above the coastline in Portsmouth, at the end of the BBC broadcast of the Great Vigil, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Spectacular drone light show brings D-Day commemorations to an end on Southsea Common

By Kelly Brown

Published 5th Jun 2024, 23:05 GMT

A spectacular drone light show brought to an end the city’s D-Day commemorations which have been taking place on Southsea Common.

Accompanied by music performed on the stage at the second of two commemoration events, the display took place in the sky above the Portsmouth Naval Memorial. Guests who were lucky enough to secure a ticket to the event were able to watch the drone show from their prime positions – but many local residents also took to Southsea and other spots on the common and were also able to enjoy the display.

See our stunning pictures:

Drones make a landing craft during a drone display telling the story of D-Day. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

9. Spectacular drone lightshow

Drones make a landing craft during a drone display telling the story of D-Day. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Matthews

Drones make a bird shape during a drone display telling the story of D-Day. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

10. Spectacular drone lightshow

Drones make a bird shape during a drone display telling the story of D-Day. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Matthews

Drones make a Spitfire during a drone display telling the story of D-Day. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

11. Spectacular drone lightshow

Drones make a Spitfire during a drone display telling the story of D-Day. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Matthews

Residents were amazed by the fantastic drone display

12. Spectacular drone lightshow

Residents were amazed by the fantastic drone display Photo: Sarah Standing

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