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:
21. Crowds at D-Day 80
Crowds at the D-Day 80 national commemorative eventPicture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-038) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
22. D-Day 80
Happy faces at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-032) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
23. Crowds at D-Day 80
Crowds at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-040) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
24. D-Day 80
D-Day 80 national commemorative event, Southsea Common, PortsmouthPicture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-030) Photo: Chris Moorhouse