It's always important to come and remember all those who fought

IT was the moment we had all been waiting for - thousands of heads turned in unison as 13 of the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows soared over the crowd, painting the sky red, white and blue.

- By Hanna Geissler

A grey backdrop of stereotypical British weather had not dampened the spirits of patriots who had travelled from across the country to witness the spectacle.

The Daily Express joined the throng near Trafalgar Square in the morning as families, couples and friends arrived to witness the bank holiday VE Day celebrations.

Some carried flags and the most dedicated dressers wore the colours of the Union Flag on waistcoats, wigs, jumpers - and even tights.

Among those eager to witness the flypast was veteran David Simmons. He wore the beret of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, in which he served for 12 years.

The 66-year-old said: "It's always important to come and remember all those who fought during the war to make our country what it is now.

"This might be one of the last ones for some of the veterans."

Andrew and Georgina Murgatroyd also spoke of the importance of marking historical anniversaries.

They had travelled from Wimbledon, South West London, with flag-waving sons Harry, seven, and Jack, five.