MORE than 100 veteran allied airmen who help turn the tide in the Second World War gathered yesterday to remember their fallen comrades.

The Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington, near York, played host to the annual reunion of the Air Gunners Association.

The veterans dodged the torrential downpours to meet old friends and remember those who never came back.

Group Captain David Harrison, who is station commander at RAF Linton on Ouse, was the guest of honour.

The day began with a service of remembrance in the memorial garden. It was followed by a parade, which was led by piper Len Womack and parade master, Flight Sergeant Stuart Handry, from RAF Linton.

The day culminated in a spectacular flypast by the Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

The museum's PR manager, Ian Richardson said: "We had a very good day and although it rained, it didn't dampen anyone's spirits."

Visiting veterans were also encouraged to add their stories to an interactive website, which is part of the BBC People's War project. It aims to capture the stories of servicemen, women and civilians for future generations.