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:
29. D-Day 80
Police were on duty and there was a heavy presence around the walls of the event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-002) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
30. D-Day 80
Laura Payne and her son, Oakley, 14 were the first inline for the D-Day 80 national commemorative event. Oakley's great-grandfather, William Field, was a member of 47 Commando and landed on a Normandy beach on D-Day, the day before his 18th birthdayPicture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-003) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
31. D-Day 80
The first two attendee's stand in line at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-004) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
32. D-Day 80
Marshalls get into position at the D-Day 80 national commemorative event.Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-006) Photo: Chris Moorhouse