By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/british-world-war-ii-veterans-commemorate-70th-anniversary-d-day-aboard-hms-belfast Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter British World War II veterans commemorate 70th anniversary of D-Day aboard HMS Belfast World May 20, 2014 10:56 AM EDT World War II veterans Tuesday sat alongside British Prime Minister David Cameron aboard the HMS Belfast as a C-75 Dakota aircraft flew above the vessel on the river Thames. Veterans who served aboard the Belfast were joined by veterans from The Royal Hospital Chelsea and the Normandy Veterans Association as part of 70th anniversary commemorations of D-Day in London. “On behalf of the British people,” Cameron said in a speech to the veterans, “70 years ago you did your country proud and your country will always, always be immensely proud of you.” Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images The HMS Belfast, named after the capital city of Northern Ireland, was launched in March 1938 and currently acts as a museum ship. The vessel participated in Operation Overlord in June 1944, which supported troop landings in Normandy during D-Day and is one of only three remaining vessels worldwide to have taken part of those operations. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti is the digital video producer at PBS NewsHour. @JSkl
World War II veterans Tuesday sat alongside British Prime Minister David Cameron aboard the HMS Belfast as a C-75 Dakota aircraft flew above the vessel on the river Thames. Veterans who served aboard the Belfast were joined by veterans from The Royal Hospital Chelsea and the Normandy Veterans Association as part of 70th anniversary commemorations of D-Day in London. “On behalf of the British people,” Cameron said in a speech to the veterans, “70 years ago you did your country proud and your country will always, always be immensely proud of you.” Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images The HMS Belfast, named after the capital city of Northern Ireland, was launched in March 1938 and currently acts as a museum ship. The vessel participated in Operation Overlord in June 1944, which supported troop landings in Normandy during D-Day and is one of only three remaining vessels worldwide to have taken part of those operations. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now