A Battle of Britain veteran has died aged 101, leaving one surviving member of "The Few" who took to the skies in the summer of 1940.
Terry Clark, who served as a radar operator on Beaufighters during the Second World War, died on Thursday, just hours before the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
He was one of two remaining air crew, known as The Few, who took to the skies to defend the UK against attacks from the Luftwaffe, Nazi Germany's air force, in the Battle of Britain.
The death of Mr Clark, who had celebrated his 101st birthday earlier this year, leaves John "Paddy" Hemingway as the last surviving member.
RAF Benevolent Fund controller Air Vice-Marshal Chris Elliot said: "Our condolences go to Terry's family and friends at this sad time.
"This news is especially poignant as we remember the bravery and sacrifice of all those who fought for us today, the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
"Terry belonged to a generation of servicemen and women who answered their country's call without question.
"We owe a debt of gratitude to every one of them and their legacy must be to remember their service.
"John 'Paddy' Hemingway is now the last surviving member of The Few and in September we will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the battle.
"The RAF Benevolent Fund will be paying tribute to those pilots and air crew who 'gave so much to so many'.
"We honour their memory by supporting the Second World War and National Service veterans who need our help, before it is too late."
At 11am today the UK fell silent to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Millions across the country paused at 11am on Friday to remember those who served in the Second World War, and the price so many paid for freedom.
The poignant moment was led by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, who each laid a wreath at a memorial near Balmoral.
Charles wore Highland Day Dress - a Hunting Stewart kilt with a Gordon Highlanders tie and lapel badge - as well as wearing medals and neck order.
The Duchess of Cornwall placed spring flowers on the memorial, which were picked personally by Her Royal Highness from the garden at Birkhall.
Charles' handwritten message with his floral tribute read: "In everlasting remembrance", while Camilla left a note with her bouquet in memory of her father Major Bruce Shand, who served with the 12th Lancers during the war.
The duchess, who wore her 4 Rifles dress, because she is Royal Colonel of the regiment, and her 12th Royal Lancers regimental brooch, wrote: "In memory of my darling father and all the officers and men of the XII Lancers who fought so bravely to give us peace."
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