While the majority of the action happened inside the walls of the D-Day 80 commemoration event, it did not stop members of the public flocking to Southsea Common to be close to the action. Those that went down were treated to a number of displays including the Red Arrows flyover and a saluting frigate.
Here are 52 incredible photographs of the crowds taking in the action:
37. D-Day 80
From left: Ali Evans, Jane Lewis, Jeff Evans, Paul and Tracey Sewart, and Gary See enjoying the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-024) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
38. D-Day 80
From left: Michelle Fletcher, Susan Hadley and Shannon Hadley with Winter, 2.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-023) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
39. D-Day 80
Beatrice and Tony Pearson with their daughters, Nina, 12 (left), and Rose, (14). Mr Pearson is from Liverpool while Mrs Pearson is French and the girls were born in the US. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-022) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
40. D-Day 80
Front, from left: Gill Norris, Karen Daugherty and Grant Hardy at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-020) Photo: Chris Moorhouse