The D-Day celebrations at former airfield HMS Daedalus, Lee-on-the Solent, were enjoyed by many people at the site of the single busiest airfield on D-Day with 435 sorties.
The action packed event included a living history area for re-enactors to attend, the chance to see and learn about military equipment from the war, services and its history. There was also a static aircraft, flying display with part portraying the history of the airfield including a parachute drop, music, field gun runs, marching bands, funfair, motorcycles stunts, period vehicles and an emporium.
Enjoy looking through the pictures below.
13. Daedalus D-Day 80 at Lee-on-the-Solent
Pictured is: Mike Roberts in his 1943 Auster Mk4, one of only two in existing. They are raising money for the Project 71 veterans group Picture: Keith Woodland (080621-58) Photo: Keith Woodland
14. Daedalus D-Day 80 at Lee-on-the-Solent
Pictured is: The Screaming Eagle Reenactment group Picture: Keith Woodland (080621-52) Photo: Keith Woodland
15. Daedalus D-Day 80 at Lee-on-the-Solent
Pictured is: David Brown in his air soft uniform Picture: Keith Woodland (080621-47) Photo: Keith Woodland
16. Daedalus D-Day 80 at Lee-on-the-Solent
Pictured is: Children enjoying one of the entertainers Picture: Keith Woodland (080621-37) Photo: Keith Woodland