The 80th VE Day anniversary is being celebrated in Hornchurch at the historic RAF Hornchurch airbase, known for its role in the Battle of Britain. Local historians Richard and Kim Smith are organizing a two-day exhibition highlighting the contributions of women during wartime and everyday family life during the war. Scheduled for May 10 and 11, the event will feature displays by the Royal British Legion, a military vehicle showcase, and 1940s music, reinforcing the significance of the occasion in commemorating the Allies' victory in 1945.
Historians are preparing for the 80th VE Day anniversary at the former RAF Hornchurch airbase, highlighting the site’s critical role during the Battle of Britain.
The exhibition will showcase a Home Front display focusing on wartime women’s contributions and family life amid food rationing and shortages.
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