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This year marks the 75th anniversary of VJ Day

The British Royal Air Force Red Arrows conduct a fly past over the statue of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in London to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe in BritainA restored Second World War amphibious DUKW vehicle drives through Helpston near PeterboroughWWII veteran Bernard Morgan, aged 96, poses as he takes part in the VE day two minute silence outside his home and alongside neighbours on the street in CreweMaayan Gamzo-Letova and Liron Gamzo-Letova at...

 

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