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:
17. Spectacular drone lightshow
The drones recreated the letter-writing which many of the men did before heading over to Normandy Photo: Sarah Standing
18. Spectacular drone lightshow
The spectacular display was enjoyed by those at the event and many residents who had gathered on Southsea Common Photo: Sarah Standing
19. Spectacular drone lightshow
Residents enthusiastically captured the scenes in the sky Photo: Sarah Standing
20. Spectacular drone lightshow
The drones recreated a parachute drop Photo: Sarah Standing