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Spitfires and tanks mark VE Day celebrations

News imageBBC A military green Sherman tank sits outside the town hall in Melksham, a portion of the hall has been decorated with a cascade of poppies.BBC
There was little chance of trouble in Melksham today as a real life Sherman tank parked up outside the town hall

Spitfires, tanks and jeeps have been spotted around Wiltshire as it celebrates 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe.

We have been down to a few of the events across the county to see how people are marking the special anniversary.

News imageA tower of cupcakes with the number eighty written on them in icing sit on a table next to a picnic hamper decorated in a union jack covering.
Residents got into the street party spirit with specially made cup cakes and hampers
News imageA man smiles at the camera wearing a desert camouflage jacket, behind him is a pink jeep with military uniforms and items such as shovels and stretchers on it
People in Melksham had the chance to get into character
News imageA group of people sit around a table and wave union flags. The men wear 1940s military uniforms and the women wear smart clothing.
People put on their finest and got together for a drink and a party - just like they would have done in 1945
News imageA mayor in her official clothing with a gold chain of office stands next to a spitfire aircraft in the town square.
Highworth's mayor Julie Murphy came out to inspect a replica Spitfire that managed to land in the town's square
News imageTwo women smile at the camera whilst standing behind a large pile of hand knitted poppies. One of the women is wearing 1940s style dress including a beret and broach.
Today is about celebration, but it is also an opportunity to remember those who gave their lives for freedom and people have been busy sewing poppies to include in today's events

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