VE Day: We Were There
World War Two veterans tell their remarkable stories for future generations.
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VE Day events honour last generation of WW2 veterans
Royals joined veterans to commemorate VE Day at a remembrance service in Westminster Abbey and a star-studded concert.
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VE Day at 80 across Europe
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We Were There
Ruth Bourne: 'VE Day was crazy - people were hanging off lampposts' Video, 00:02:14
Ruth Bourne worked a top-secret job at Bletchley Park during World War Two - but joined the jubilant scenes on VE Day.
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VE Day celebrations
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Veterans' stories
Billy Reynolds: 'I knew those bombs were for me' Video, 00:03:17
Jersey World War Two veteran Billy Reynolds recalls the moment he heard the whistling of German bombs overhead.
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Answering the call from Empire
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Women at war
Mary Davidson-Smith: 'Wartime resilience was amazing' Video, 00:05:03
From devastating bombing raids to the jubilant scenes of VE Day, Mary Davidson-Smith recalls her memories of World War Two.
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The Royal Air Force
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