Cambridge City Council will be commemorating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) with a church service at Great St Mary’s Church on Friday 15 August at 11am.
The service is open to everyone – attendees should arrive at the church by 10.45am to be seated in time for the start of the service.
The service will culminate with a flyover of the Catalina Flying Boat, the only World War II flying boat that remains airworthy in Europe. The Catalina Flying Boat will fly over Great St Mary's church at 12.15pm upon the conclusion of the service.
There will be a Civic Procession from the Guildhall to Great St Mary’s Church.
Cllr Dinah Pounds, Mayor of Cambridge said, “On Friday 15 August, we will be marking an important day in history – Victory over Japan Day. This year it will be 80 years since the end of the Second World War.
“This is an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice, hardship, and unimaginable loss that many experienced and the courage of those who served in the war.
“I look forward to seeing residents from across the city commemorating VJ Day and welcome those that wish to come along to the church service this Thursday – it is open to everyone.”
There will be a number of events taking place across Cambridgeshire to commemorate the day.
