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100-year-old veteran kicks off V-E Day events as Britain thanks those who saved it during WWII

100-year-old veteran kicks off V-E Day events as Britain thanks those who saved it during WWII

A 100-year-old Royal Air Force veteran accepted the thanks of a nation Monday as Britain paused to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and honor the men and women who fought to save the country during World War II.

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