Vera Lynn at her funeral today.The beloved singer, who entertained troops with morale-boosting visits to the front line during the Second World War, died aged 103 on June 18.Crowds lined the streets of Ditchling, the East Sussex village where Dame Vera lived for more than 50 years as they paid their respects.Meanwhile stars such as Zoe Ball were at the scene to pay their respects.
Before the day, a giant portrait of the Forces Sweetheart was beamed onto the White Cliffs of Dover to commemorate her life.The cortege left her family home and pause at the crossroads in the centre of the village to allow residents to pay their respects.At about midday, a Spitfire and a Hurricane – two of the most famous aircraft from the war – soared over the.
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