More than 20,000 attended Liberation Day events in Guernsey
Events were also held in other parts of the island, including a major celebration at L'Eree hosted by the parish of St Peter's.The Princess Royal visited the celebrations in the afternoon, speaking with islanders who lived through the Occupation.There were six aerial flypasts by aircraft including a P8 Poseidon, Hurricane and Spitfire.The day concluded in St Peter Port with live music at North Beach, a moving drone show depicting wartime history, as well a fireworks finale over Castle Cornet.Events were also held in other parts of the island, including a major celebration at L'Eree hosted by the parish of St Peter's.
Helen Glencross, head of Heritage Services and chairwoman of the Liberation Day Oversight Board, said Liberation Day was a "truly unforgettable celebration"."It not only commemorated a defining moment in Guernsey's history, but was also an incredible display of the strength, spirit and unity of our community today," she said."It was especially meaningful to honour those who lived through the Second World War and Occupation, as well as those who experienced liberation first-hand."
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