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Shauna Corr

Watch RAF Typhoon jets fly over Belfast to mark VE Day

Two RAF Typhoons roared over Belfast this morning to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

VE Day, as it is known, is short for Victory in Europe Day.

It is a celebration of the Allied forces' formal acceptance of Nazi Germany's surrender on Tuesday, 8 May 1945.

The two jets, which are believed to have been flown by NI pilots, sped over city landmarks like Titanic, Obel Tower and the film studios where Game of Thrones was filmed.

One of the jets dipped its wings in salute as the two aircraft zoomed past at 10.10am precisely as part of co-ordinated RAF flyover in parts of NI, England, Scotland and Wales.

The fly-by was not publicly announced to avoid large gatherings.

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A two minute silence was also held at 11am to commemorate the end of the last world war.

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