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:
9. Saluting frigate
Crowd turn to look at saluting frigate.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-047) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
10. D-Day 80
Steve Fauchon from Warsash at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-046) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
11. D-Day 80
From left, Tony and Jane Tyler with Sharon and Kevin Taylor at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-045) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
12. Crowds at D-Day 80
Crowds at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-044) Photo: Chris Moorhouse