The veterans joined the Daft as a Brush charity to remember those who fought in the 'Forgotten Army', including Bombadier Len Gibson from Sunderland.

Veterans march to remember 'Forgotten Army' to mark VJ Day

The walk started at the Cenotaph in Newcastle this morning, and will end at the Cenotaph in Sunderland, Len’s birthplace.

VJ Day memorial walk dedicated to North East WW2 Veteran Len Gibson

75 years since victory was declared in Japan Paul Crone looks at the North West stories from the forgotten army in Burma.

Paul Crone: Remembering VJ Day 75 years on

A VJ veteran and a poet from the Midlands have read out a poem written specially for the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.

Veteran and poet commemorate VJ Day with special poem recital

William spoke of how his great grandfather, King George VI, marked the end of the Second World War 75 years ago.

Prince William addresses nation in televised tribute to veterans on VJ Day

The RAF Aerobatic Team did make flights across Glasgow and Belfast on Saturday.

Poor weather on VJ Day sees Red Arrows’ flypast cancelled in major cities

The Red Arrows took part in nationwide flypasts to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. Pilots met veterans on the ground whilst refueling. Historic aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight flew over the National Memorial Arboretum.

The 75th anniversary of VJ Day – victory over the Japanese which signalled the very end of the Second World War – has been commemorated with a series of events honouring those who fought in the Far East.

A service with veterans at York Minster marks VJ Day across the Calendar region

Services were held across the region today to mark the very end of the Second World War.

South commemorates 75th anniversary of VJ day

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Events across the region have been held to remember those who fought in the Far East during the Second World War. It comes as today is the 75th anniversary of VJ Day which marks the ending of the global conflict.

West Country marks 75th  VJ Day anniversary

Survivors of some of the most fierce fighting in the Second World War describe their memories of serving in the Pacific theatre..

Veterans recall horrors of fighting in the Far East on VJ Day

It was 75 years ago on Saturday, on August 15 1945, that Victory in Japan was declared.

The 'forgotten' veterans still fighting for their WW2 sacrifice to be remembered

For nearly three and a half years, Les Spence was a Prisoner of War in Japan, recording his experiences in a secret diary under pain of death. 30 years later, he returned to the country as manager of the Wales rugby team.

From the Atom Bomb to the Arms Park: the amazing life of Les Spence

VJ Day 75: Tales from the Far East 

Bombardier Len Gibson speaks to ITV News Tyne Tees about life as a World War Two prisoner of war.

VJ Day: WWII veteran recounts life as a prisoner of war

97-year-old Felicity Medland, who lives on the Isle of Wight, was a member of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the same regiment in which the Queen served.

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