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The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, conduct a flypast as members of the armed forces and venterans muster on Horse Guards Parade in central London mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.Ben Stanstall/AFP / Getty Images

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Veterans attend an armed forces and veterans' parade on the final day of the 70th Anniversary Victory in Europe (VE) day commemorations at Westminster in London, England.WPA Pool/Getty Images

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A war veteran holds a Union Flag during an armed forces and veterans' parade to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.Neil Hall/AFP / Getty Images

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Two royal Air Force Hurricanes and a Spitfire aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight conduct a flypast over central London to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.Ben Stanstall/AFP / Getty Images

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A veteran makes the V for victory sign during an armed forces and veterans' parade to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.Neil Hall/AFP / Getty Images

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Veterans and serving military march down Whitehall past The Cenotaph during the VE Day Anniversary parade.Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images

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A veteran gestures during an armed forces and veterans' parade on the final day of 70th anniversary Victory in Europe (VE) day commemorations in central London.Neil Hall/Reuters

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St Paul's Cathedral is illuminated for the final day of 70th anniversary Victory in Europe (VE) Day commemorations in central London.Niel Hall/Reuters

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People wearing period clothing dance in St James's Park on the final day of the 70th anniversary Victory in Europe (VE) day commemorations in central London.Kevin Coombs/Reuters

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A veteran gestures during an armed forces and veterans' parade to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.Phil Noble/AFP / Getty Images

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