It's seventy years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.
The landmark anniversary has been marked in the Isle of Man and across Europe today, including a service of remembrance at the Cenotaph in London.
Tonight (Friday), more than 200 beacons will be lit across Britain in commemoration.
D-Day veteran Hector Duff will light a beacon in a special ceremony at the War Memorial at St John's - one of more than 100 being lit simultaneously.
Ninety-five year old Mr Duff from Onchan took part in the Normandy campaign which led to the Allied Victory in Europe.
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