founder and lead vocalist of D Day Darlings at the start of the 80-day countdown to VE Day 80 in front of a replica of a Spitfire at The Royal Albert Hall in London, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

Second World War, with Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8, 1945 and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on August 15, 1945.

Finally, after six long, dark and weary years, Britain could rejoice. It was May 8, 1945 and on what became known as VE Day marking the end of the Second World War, 10,000 people gathered to ...

Doreen Simpson, 87, a child evacuee, left, Ruth Barnwell, a 100 year old former Wren, center, and Henry Rice, a 98 year old Normandy Veteran, at the start of the 80-day countdown to VE Day 80 in ...