28 April, 2025

Thousands of poppies make up striking VE Day 80 tribute

A display of more than 20,000 ceramic poppies, arranged in the silhouette of a Lancaster Bomber, has been unveiled at the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) in Lincoln, ahead of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8.

A display of over 20,000 ceramic poppies, arranged in the silhouette of a Lancaster Bomber, has been unveiled at the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) in Lincoln ahead of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8th May.

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