IT WAS V for Victory in Haworth over the weekend as the village celebrated the 20th anniversary of its ever-popular 1940s extravaganza.

The theme was chosen to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day, and thousands descended on Bronte country to soak up the wartime atmosphere.

Highlights of the three-day event, which was sponsored by local company The Green Deal Factory Ltd, included a flypast by a Dakota ZA947 aircraft, vintage vehicle parades, a NAAFI Café offering wartime meals, a Station X exhibition featuring a replica of an Enigma machine, and various live entertainment performances.

This year’s event received the blessing of Second World War Forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn, and was again raising money for the Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen’s Families Association (SSAFA), which is itself marking its 130th anniversary.

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Stephen King, fundraiser for SSAFA, said: “It has been an absolutely fantastic weekend.

“It’s the 20th anniversary of the event, and 70 years since VE Day, and I think a lot of people have been celebrating that, it’s really made a difference to the atmosphere.

“There have been lots of highlights, but the drill competition featuring the army and air cadets was well-received.

“Everyone has just been so friendly, and we’ve been thrilled with the response from the public.”

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