The Royal Navy took part in a memorial event at Marazion on Tuesday, September 17, to mark the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden and the Battle of Arnhem.

Immortalised in the film A Bridge Too Far, Operation Market Garden was a major battle during the Second World War in occupied-Netherlands. It was an attempt by the allies to drive towards the Rhine and shorten the war.

80 year anniversary of Operation Market Garden
St Michael’s Mount lit up red (Picture: Ollie Turrell)

To remember the event and those who lost their lives, St Michael’s Mount was lit up in red as people gathered on the mainland opposite, on what proved to be a stunning evening.

The event was organised by the Veterans Society and featured drummers from the HMS Seahawk Volunteer Band. Representing RNAS Culdrose, Commander Richie Turrell laid a wreath and observed a minute’s silence, alongside representatives from RAF St Mawgan, veterans and cadets from across Cornwall.