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:
41. D-Day 80
Col Andy Taylor and his wife Penny Taylor. Col Taylor's father, Jack Taylor, was an AB aboard HMS Vivien during D-day. Mrs Taylor was a midwife in QARANC, and her father, Bill Parker, was an RSM in the 4th Royal Tank Regiment on D-Day. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-019) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
42. D-Day 80
From left: Paul Clatworthy, Andy Rutt MBE, John Wademan and Martin Eustace.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-018) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
43. D-Day 80
From left: Mark Cole, Angie Long and Ruth Cole at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-017) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
44. D-Day 80
From left: Tony and Christine Martin, with Steve and Tina Fagan at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-013) Photo: Chris Moorhouse