ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- DAME Vera Lynn was honoured with a Spitfire flypast ahead of her funeral as the nation said a last goodbye to the "forces' sweetheart".
The adored singer, who entertained troops with morale-boosting visits to the front line during the Second World War, died aged 103 on June 18.
At midday two Spitfires - one the most famous wartime aircraft from the Battle of Britain - soared over her home village Ditchling, East Sussex, to pay respects to the singer.
The aircraft made three passes over the quiet village before leaving to applause from the crowd.
The cortege bearing Dame Vera's coffin - which is draped in a Union flag - then made its way to Brighton Crematorium for a private funeral service.
As the funeral cortege made its way out of the village where Dame Vera lived for 60 years, there were shouts of "hip hip hooray" from the crowd in her honour.
It was followed by a spontaneous rendition of We'll Meet Again, one of the songs Dame Vera was well-known for.
Hundreds of people gathered at the crossroads in Ditchling.
The cortege arrived in the centre of Ditchling as a bell tolled and applause from the crowd greeted the convoy, which was led by soldiers.
Mourners awaited the arrival of the Battle of Britain Memorial flypast.
Royal British Legion representatives stood in the road with flags as they waited to honour Dame Vera.
A small police presence has been on hand to ensure proceedings go smoothly as the village comes to a standstill.
TV personality Zoe Ball attended with boyfriend Michael Reed and was pictured wiping away a tear.
Read more
Dame Vera Lynn honoured with Spitfire flypast ahead of funeral as nation says goodbye to ‘forces sweetheart’
www.thesun.co....
From Brexit breaking news to HD movie trailers, The Sun newspaper brings you the latest news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world.
Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know
Read The Sun: www.thesun.co.uk
Like The Sun on Facebook: / thesun
Follow The Sun on Twitter: / thesun
Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: / 1633225139
![[TH] FS vs BME - VCT Ascension Pacific - Lower Bracket Final](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/wnygqsR2Fig/mqdefault.jpg)
The fact that people still remember her 80 years on is a testament to how much she mattered to people in Britain’s darkest hour, god bless her RIP
Of course they remember, she didn't stop singing after the war. She was the first British woman to have a number one in the US in the 1950s and was still on the charts for a long time during the 1960s. She had her own BBC television show in the 1970s and released many albums featuring songs by the Beatles, ABBA and a country album that was recorded in Nashiville in 1977. She didn't stop singing until 1995 at age 78.
I am a 74 year old Canadian woman and am crying now for the Britain and Canada and USA and Australia that we once knew and were. These are precious memories and can remember my parents dancing to this fine lady's songs. Thank you Dame Vera Lynn for getting all of us through those terrible times. My name is Lynne too but with an e. May God usher you home. Amen.
U only care becouse she is wihte.
@@mariacarmen656 can't you just respect her death and not bring politics into this
I'm 73 I agree with you
"crying now for the Britain and Canada and USA and Australia that we once knew and were". That perfectly sums up many people's feelings I think.
Well said Lynne, Although some of the replies to my posting are very worrying, why these people are here is a mystery to me, they hate us so much....
These are the real people of the United Kingdom. Taking to the streets in a civilised manner and for a worthy cause. RIP Dame Vera.
Here here
No barricade necessary either, treating adults as adults. You'd never see Hollyweird do that.
Dame Vera she lifted the spirits of the nation in the darkest days a true national treasure! may she rest in peace
My mum loved her, I can hear her singing “we”ll meet again” right now.
God bless you Dame Vera 🙏👼
Wonderful to see the troops out for her. She was one of a kind and was loved by millions giving hope in her music
A much deserved and earned fly past, all in keeping with a delightful lady. RIP Vera.
A wonderful and fitting send off. May she rest in peace
When she passed, the light and soul of our old great nation went out too. Rest in peace, Vera.
Good to see there are still some people with standards in this messed up country . Good-Bye to a true legend.
Look at the lives you impacted for their good. Well done Dame Vera Lynn. ❤️🙏🏻🇬🇧🎈✝️
This is why Im proud to be British.
rusko123 me too
Then you suddenly remember that our current prime minister is Boris Johnson! 😆
@@harryraiswell2158 you need to leave the uk.if thats what you think.
I hope Boris does when we have the next prime minister. 😁
@@harryraiswell2158 lol
A true Briton. RIP Vera Lynn
Why? Because she is white? 🤔 You need to get off TH-cam.
@@universityofnottinghamdive5063 he didn't mean that. But Brits are white, British DNA exists on DNA tests. Just because not all Brits have 100% British DNA doesn't mean it's not important.
@@universityofnottinghamdive5063 You just dont know anything about our Vera Lynn do you, there's non so blind as those who refuse to see. You need to get some wisdom between your ears! go view SadhGuru on you tube. even the UN take his advice.
University of Nottingham Adverts or maybe she served as singing entertainment for the British army?
@@universityofnottinghamdive5063 I don't think you know the meaning of the word Briton. Anyway as such, your comment is irrelevant.
We'll meet again like this again don't let the teardrop's roll with love so true I'll Wait for good bye Dame vera Lynn as a child I remember my Gran singing this and White cliffs of Dover
The Brits did her proud.
No she did us proud
Goodbye, Dame Vera, and thank you - hoping we will 'meet again' in Heaven.
A great lady from a great country, and I salute you from the USA.
Just come across this beautiful video.
Broke into tears watching it as given such an honorable farewell
A noble send off, for a noble lady, by noble-hearted people, and for a noble cause! "Goodnight Sweetheart", from Scotland! Amen
Well said.
i'm a fan and i knew this notice today, she is a great woman and she lives forever in my heart.
i'm from Brazil and We Meet Again Dame Vera Lynn.
Goodbye a true legend RIP DAME VERA X
I cried when I heard she died, watch again I still cried
Damn you 2020!😢😢
The Queen surely would have attended had it not been for corona. She deserved having royals there. Well, rest in peace.. Love from Holland
the only thing i will take a knee to
God bless a true Britt the finest we ever had may you rest in peace
God help us all with the spineless snowflakes who now rule the planet
What a wonderful lady ..and such a fitting tribute
BEAUTIFUL, JUST LIKE VERA WAS, when on stage singing. We'll Meet Again.
Thank you Dame Vera Lynn.
No social distancing here good on you
God Bless You Vera a truly great inspiration we shall never see the likes of ever again
Dagda Jorgensen stupid comment, I would have thought watching what happened in the USA would show you what happens when you ignore social distancing.
oi! if they can get away with it at Bobby Storey's funeral so lightly, why not here?
A testament to her cheering presence during world war 2 her funeral was positive iconic and emotional. Rest in peace vera. I wish i could have met you and told you how you shine up my day aswell.
An unforgettable lady with a big heart and angel like quality. Her songs have cheered up and gave millions hope. You are only sleeping and in the arms of god.
A very gracious send off for a gracious lady.
Dame Vera Lynn - RIP. What a legend and what a lady. Her send off with the Spitfire etc was absolutely right but myself and others did wonder why those lining the streets of Ditchling appeared not to be social distancing. My mother has expressed surprise that Ditchling has not seen a spike in Covid 19 cases.
O, dear Vera. Rest her in peace! R.I.P.
My late uncles where in the second world war thank you dame vera ,you will meet again.
Oh My...A fine fairwell .
Doing that one simple thing by singing a few songs, probably meant the world to those guys
God bless you, Dame Vera🙏🏼
Thou Burma Star, blessed
A sad year
Well said Philippa Scott ! 👍👍👏👏 x
RIP Miss Vera Lynn ♥️
May she rest in peace 🙏
I notice today, Dame Vera Lynn's funeral was the 4th story on the BBCs 1'o'clock news ITV and Sky made it their headline story, quite rightly so. Shame on the BBC.
steveparkes1 - Totally agree
Hi Steve. The BBC have lost the plot. Can you imagine the senior citizens watching the BBC and recognising that it wasn't the main item? They're being asked to soon pay for a product that has finished serving their generation!
The BBC are so arrogant and out of touch with the majority in the UK. George Floyd's funeral got more coverage. It's a disgrace.
@@stoufer2000 still shilling it?
stoufer2000 - Ah, Stoufer. It’s uncanny how many times I stumble over yet another of your ridiculous & snarky posts on various other channels.
Here’s an idea, why don’t you take a day off from being so repellent?
@@nev7711 Absolutely correct Nev, what has happened to this once fine broadcaster?
She will meet again!
The true heroine of Great Britain have passed. I am in tears. Long live Vera Margaret Lynn ~~
Britain's armed forces honoured perhaps their most faithful friend!
We'll meet again some sunny day
R.I.P
Great send off, and very much deserved.
An honorable send off for one of the most iconic woman who ever lived
The nations sweetheart and a war hero.
R.i.p
Vera lynn
Until we meet again
Una gran dama y una gran cancion himno de esperanza en medio del horror de la guerra...nos volveremos a ver...!
RIP dear Dame
Beautiful aircraft 😍😍😍
Much love Dame Vera. ❤️🙏🏻🇦🇺
We'll meet again don't know where don't know where but I know we'll meet again some sunny day...
Army lads look so tall compared to our sailors and airmen. Will be at Raleigh in November!
💐
May we all live a life where 80 year old military hardware, our countries flag and crowds singing our song are brought out at our funeral
In the heart of england
The irony, when "we all want to meet again" this year....
"I'll never forget the people i met, braving those angry skies."
Thank you, Dame.
Vou sentir saudades.
Pedro Dias Thank you for your service.
Pedro Dias
Respect to you sir 👍
We will all meet again, one day... Lovely tribute to a true British icon, RIP Dame Vera
Well meet again dont where dont know when
rip
my regrets from Russia. She is beautiful!
yo 0:40 is that the queen?
Best of British.
God have her soul in heaven, good bye blue sky I wish I've been born a Britt
Good bye vera
Vòoby Dame Vera you one of❤Gòds-' RlP could forever ❤ 3:05
A true British great R.I.P
🇬🇧👍🏻
Is this the queen?!?
A beautiful send off fit for Vera xx
Godbless and good bye ❤❤❤❤❤
Needs breaks changed
One can always hear her voice in ones mind unforgettable Rest in Peace after a fantastic life.
Best song heard that mad GB a national I con and mad royal family British and purple come on harry come home divorce wife let's make British proud royal family again in time need wot families do
Such a lovely example of genuine good in humanity.
Britains spirit.
Shut up natonalist
Help me Xd
She was one of them bright lights, during those dark times
Where is the Social distancing😡
RIP,
So much for social distancing 🙄🙄
Dorset Train Lad thank God!
A girl said is that the queen 🤣
yes dame Vera was the publics Queen and maybe even the Queens Queen. RIP Vera Lynn
@@pjmoseley243 The Queen and Dame Vera were old friends.
Very sad she passed away but surely social distancing is needed to save thousands of people.
Not much social distancing going on or masks being worn
wheres the social distancing in the crowds
Apparently the same social distancing rules as the BLM protests etc. If it's something important to you then the rules don't matter.
It was BLM rules today.
R.ip. Vera and may the Angeles of heaven be always 🙏 by your side .💖💐🌹🌹🌹 xxxxxxxx
Thank you 😊💖💐 xxxxxxxx
Social distancing? Masks?
Is that all you have to say? How about Dame Vera was one of the very best of the best. An icon, a legend, a beautiful human being who was loved by all. But no, just a bloody worthless comment.
@@ianlowden6168 she was, you're absolutely right. Having a friend who nearly died of Covid recently I was just surprised to see it.
Rip Vera, not the country it once was , you will be missed
Don't clap at a funeral - poor drills
It’s sad to see such a great women go
Rip Dame Vera Lynn
Check out vernon Coleman
A lot of weed smokers are now saying “oh so that’s who that is” *R.I.P Vera Lynn*
Bless this lady.. with her goes a last of a time where morals meant something...rest dear lady
She put the Great in Great Britain. Her voice gave comfort to so many in Dark Bloody and worrying times. RIP Dame Vera Lynn Fly high Fly Free. Those old boys are waiting for you to sing for them again.