A dwindling band of ex-servicemen will mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings and pay tribute to fallen comrades.

placeholder image — A dwindling band of ex-servicemen will mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings and pay tribute to fallen comrades.

In Pictures: Emotions run high as D-Day veterans head for Normandy

By Staff reporter

Published 4th Jun 2024, 15:12 GMT

Updated 4th Jun 2024, 15:25 GMT

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There were mixed emotions for those on board as the ship headed across the Channel – retracing a journey made by brave veterans 80 years ago.

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There were mixed emotions for those on board as the ship headed across the Channel – retracing a journey made by brave veterans 80 years ago.

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