Three Scottish veterans met the Red Arrows at Glasgow Prestwick airport to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day. Veterans Whitson Johnson, Albert Lamond and Barney Roberts greeted the pilots as they stopped to refuel during the Red Arrows’ nationwide tour. Commemorations have taken place around the country on Saturday to mark the anniversary, with the Red Arrows conducted a flypast over Glasgow Prestwick Airport before landing to meet with the veterans. Mr Roberts said: “On VJ Day I felt great relief and happiness that it was finally over. “It’s thanks to veterans such as those who met up with the Red Arrows at Glasgow Prestwick Airport that we are able to live freely.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 15, 2020 15:45 UTC