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Victory over Japan: V.J. Day celebrations in Crumlin, Co. Antrim

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15th August 2019

V.J. Day or Victory over Japan Day celebrations began early in Crumlin, Co. Down with locals singing and cheering in the streets of the town.

Victory over Japan: V.J. Day celebrations in Glenavy, Co. Antrim

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15th August 2019

In the village of Glenavy, Co. Antrim, locals danced in the Main Street to celebrate the announcement of V.J. Day or Victory over Japan Day.

Victory over Japan: V.J. Day celebrations in Dundrod, Co. Antrim

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15th August 2019

In Dundrod and Loanends, bonfires lit the sky and local residents played games and danced to mark V.J. Day or Victory over Japan Day in 1945.

Victory over Japan: V.J. Day celebrations in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim

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15th August 2019

Flags of the Allied nations flew from almost every household in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim as the area celebrated V.J. Day on 15th August 1945.

Victory over Japan: V.J. Day celebrations in Bellaghy, Co. Londonderry

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15th August 2019

In Bellaghy, Co. Londonderry, locals marked the passing of V.J. Day or Victory over Japan Day with several days of celebrations and bonfires.

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Victory over Japan: V.J. Day celebrations in Portadown, Co. Armagh

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15th August 2019

Celebrations of Victory Over Japan Day or V.J. Day in Portadown, Co. Armagh lasted several days and included the crowning of a Victory Queen.

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The Belfast Telegraph Spitfire Fund

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12th August 2019

During the Battle of Britain, the Belfast Telegraph launched the Spitfire Fund. The aim was to raise enough money for one of the iconic fighter planes.

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Belfast Blitz: The German Reaction

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12th August 2019

The German reaction to the Belfast Blitz was one of great joy among the Luftwaffe pilots but Nazi officials were careful not to provoke American military.

The Aldergrove Spitfire

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12th August 2019

The Aldergrove Spitfire P7843 collided with another Spitfire over The Lizard, Cornwall on 24th January 1942. It was a Belfast Telegraph Spitfire Fund plane.