VJ Day: Ceremonies under way across UK to mark 75th anniversary

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“If we didn’t supply them, they didn’t exist.” World War Two veteran, Richard Wellings explains how his squadron provided support for forces behind enemy lines in the Far East. Follow VJDay events live here:

Johnson joins other world leaders to pay tribute to veterans in Friendship of Nations video

Boris Johnson said:"On this 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we pay tribute to the heroes deployed thousands of miles away in the mountains, islands and rainforests of Asia. "Their immeasurable sacrifice changed the course of history and at today's commemorations, we take the opportunity to say what should be said every day - thank you."The conflict against Japan continued for three months after Victory in Europe Day on 8 May 1945. Fighting only ended with Japan's surrender on 15 August.

In a letter, Boris Johnson said:"You were the last to come home but your achievements are written in the lights of the glittering capitals of the dynamic region we see today.

 

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nobody gives 2 fucks about the warmongering 75 years

Why the silence on England's new Covid cases deaths etc

He went through that hardship for the mess it is now

My granddad and nana's photograph, taken shortly before he, got into the action, on the ground, fighting the japs in Burma.

Well done at long last you are doing a great job reporting on some interesting news for a change. OUR history is important and should be reported on.

All this ceremony is a bit of ott nonsense isn't it?

Isn’t the Cenopath racist anymore?

We should never forget their sacrifices.

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