Ferry carrying D-Day veterans to France setting sail from Portsmouth

A ferry carrying D-Day veterans to France for the 80th anniversary commemorations is setting sail from Portsmouth.

The Jedburgh Pipe Band is also playing the ferry out of the harbour where members of the public gathered to see the veterans off as they travel to Caen. A MoD spokesman said: “The veterans, travelling with The Spirit of Normandy Trust and the Royal British Legion, will carry with them a commemorative torch from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission which will form the centrepiece of the vigil at Bayeux War Cemetery on 5 June.

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