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D-Day landings commemorated

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The Queen and world leaders joined veterans to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

It is known as the world’s largest combined land, air and sea operation in history.

Live music, readings and a fly-past formed part of the memorial event in Portsmouth.

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