LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 5: Veterans and members of the armed forces on the West Terrace in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, London, to view the fly past featuring the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows and current and historic military aircraft, at the end of the procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and in honour of those who served during the Second World War on May 5, 2025 in London, England. Around 1300 members of the armed forces, including the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force, along with Commonwealth nations, Ukraine, and Nato allies are taking part in the military procession for Victory in Europe Day, which is celebrated each year on May 8, marking the day the Allies formally accepted Germany’s surrender in 1945. (Photo by Jordan Pettitt – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
