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:
5. Red Arrows flypast
The Red Arrows put on an incredible flyover.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-052) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
6. Red Arrows flypast
Red Arrows flypast at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-050) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
7. D-Day 80
Dave Blakemore and his son, Alex, 3, watch on at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event on Southsea Common.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-049) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
8. Crowds enjoy the flyover
Crowds enjoy the flyover at D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-048) Photo: Chris Moorhouse