Maritime Hashtag Minute – Sunday 11th May 2025

Each week, Ben Hopkinson looks back at what’s happened the past 7 days and what was trending on Twitter with the Maritime Hashtag Minute. This week’s #MaritimeHashtagMinute was #VEDay which marks the official date that Germany surrendered on 8th May 1945 and began the end of World War II in Europe. VE Day stands for Victory in Europe Day. View the Tweets below: 

The Cenotaph stands draped in flags, just as it did on VE Day 1945. 🇬🇧

Today, we pay tribute to the Greatest Generation whose courage secured the freedom and prosperity our Armed Forces protect today. #VEDay80 pic.twitter.com/7LDKE9X0Hg

— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) May 5, 2025

Ride with the Red Arrows over London, with RAF Typhoons alongside, for a flypast over the capital marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

📸 AS1 Iwan Lewis#RedArrows #London #RAF #VEDay #VE80 #VEDay80 pic.twitter.com/qOCzzfwLCg

— Red Arrows (@rafredarrows) May 5, 2025

Today London marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

I was humbled to join His Majesty the King, members of the Royal Family and veterans to pay tribute to all those who served in the Second World War.

Their sacrifices will never be forgotten. #VEDay80 pic.twitter.com/FxUXwxlX1Y

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) May 5, 2025

For the impending 80th Anniversary of Victory In Europe Day, I share this fascinating colour film of the VE Day celebrations held in London on 8th May 1945. I have edited it together for you using rare original colour cine footage. It is not colourised.
The soundtrack is Irving… pic.twitter.com/Se6FVGxyTC

— BabelColour (@StuartHumphryes) May 3, 2025

Their bravery and the sacrifices they made will never be forgotten. #VEDay80 #VEDay pic.twitter.com/SXanqsKdlx

— All On The Board (@allontheboard) May 5, 2025

This wonderful pair – Grace (left) and Satvinder (right) – created their own outfits specifically for today’s VE Day Commemorations. Don’t they look fabulous? 🇬🇧

📸 Joshua Brandwood pic.twitter.com/Q9DiNnmNPq

— Joshua Brandwood (@brandwoodphotos) May 5, 2025

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