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Wreaths laid at Lerwick War Memorial to mark Battle of Britain anniversary

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21 September 2025 12:52

A group of people, some in military uniforms, stand in front of a stone building holding wreaths and flags during a remembrance ceremony. A person reads from a lectern while another stands in silence.

Photos: Malcolm Younger

WREATHS were laid at the Lerwick War Memorial this morning (Sunday) to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

The service recalled 1940, when the RAF stood against overwhelming odds to defend Britain’s skies.

Representatives of the monarchy, Shetland Islands Council, the Royal Air Force Association, the Royal British Legion – Lerwick, the Merchant Navy, and the Air Cadets, all laid wreath following a short service.

A group of people in formal attire and uniforms stand in a line holding red poppy wreaths at a remembrance event.

A group of soldiers and civilians stand in uniform holding flags outside a historic stone building in bright sunlight.

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