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:
17. Crowds at D-Day 80
Crowds at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-037) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
18. D-Day 80
Justine Gillett was hoping to see the King at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-033) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
19. Crowds at D-Day 80
Crowds at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-036) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
20. D-Day 80
Carmen Walden (right) and her daughter, Jordan Walden at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-035) Photo: Chris Moorhouse