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:
45. Queues at D-Day 80
Queues at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-012) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
46. D-Day 80
From left: Paul Pycroft, Alan King, Karen Davis-Duncan and James Duncan. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-011) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
47. D-Day 80
Steven and Maxine Baggott at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-010) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
48. D-Day 80
Craig and Janette Stevens at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event. Photo: Chris Moorhouse