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Dame Vera Lynn: Forces' Sweetheart's Life In Pictures

10th July 2020 at 12:04pm

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Dame Vera Lynn's life has been honoured with a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast, ahead of a private funeral service.

Two Spitfires will fly over the village of Ditchling, East Sussex, where the singer lived for many years.

The Forces' Sweetheart, Dame Vera Lynn, died last month aged 103.

She became known for keeping the nation's spirits high during World War Two, with songs such as 'We'll Meet Again' and 'The White Cliffs of Dover'.

Dame Vera Lynn at Battle of Britain 25th anniverary ball — Dame Vera Lynn at a ball to mark the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Britain in 1965 (Picture: PA).

Dame Vera Lynn by Spitfire with Battle of Britain Fighter Association members — Dame Vera Lynn with members of the Battle of Britain Fighter Association during an anniversary gathering in 2000 (Picture: PA).

Dame Vera at VE Day 50 concert — Dame Vera Lynn performing at Hyde Park's VE Day 50th anniversary concert in 1995 (Picture: PA).

Dame Vera in studio with troops — In 1991, Dame Vera recorded new versions of 'We'll Meet Again' and 'The White Cliffs of Dover', with members of 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards singing backing vocals (Picture: PA).

Dame Vera Lynn rehearsing — Dame Vera rehearsing in 1956 (Picture: PA).

Dame Vera Lynn during World War Two — It was during the Second World War that Dame Vera Lynn became known as the 'Forces' Sweetheart' (Picture: Topfofo/PA).

Dame Vera Lynn with photo cutout — Dame Vera Lynn was named personality of the century in 2000 (Picture: PA).

Dame Vera Lynn investiture — In 1975, Vera Lynn was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire (Picture: PA).

Vera Lynn with veterans — Dame Vera Lynn attending a garden party with veterans at Buckingham Palace in 1950 (Picture: PA).

Dame Vera Lynn at Battle of Britain 25th anniverary ball

Dame Vera Lynn by Spitfire with Battle of Britain Fighter Association members

Dame Vera at VE Day 50 concert

Dame Vera in studio with troops

Dame Vera Lynn rehearsing

Dame Vera Lynn during World War Two

Dame Vera Lynn with photo cutout

Dame Vera Lynn investiture

Vera Lynn with veterans

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