HUNDREDS of people came out to remember D-Day at a tribute in Otterbourne.
The event took place in Otterbourne Common at 9pm on Thursday, June 6.
The tribute was led by retired naval officer Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Montgomery, who gave a speech before lighting a memorial beacon.
The Royal British Legion Standard was raised and carried at the event by David Shore.
Members of the Otterbourne Theatre Company sang wartime songs, and there was also a performance by Otterbourne Brass.
The event, organised by Otterbourne and Allbrook parish councils, was to remember the D-Day operation on the 80th anniversary of the military action.
The landings, on June 6, 1944, were the largest seaborne invasion in history.
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Along with the airborne operations, it marked the beginning of the liberation of France and Western Europe.
Other memorial events have taken place throughout the week, including a memorial dinner held by the Kings Worthy Royal British Legion and a special service at Winchester Cathedral.
To view a full gallery of photos from the event, click the image at the top of the article.
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