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:
49. In the queue at D-Day 80
In the queue at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-015) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
50. D-Day 80
From left: Jacqui Alexander, with her son Ian Alexander, Jayne Bushnell, and Carole and Steve Bailey.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-014) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
51. D-Day 80
From left: Louise and Chris Purcell, with Lee Baker. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-009) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
52. D-Day 80
Kim and Trevor Wardle-Paylor, from Macclesfield in Cheshire. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-008) Photo: Chris Moorhouse