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.

The usual planned events for VE Day across the country were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, meaning events had to be adapted. Members of the public in lockdown have instead being encouraged to celebrate the end of World War II in Europe from their gardens, doorsteps and living rooms.

In a video posted on twitter today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the nation to unite in tribute to celebrate the achievement and remember the sacrifice of the wartime generation.

To mark the anniversary, the Red Arrows performed a flypast over London while RAF Typhoon jets were seen over Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast at 10am.

A number of Edinburgh residents caught a glimpse of the flypast this morning.

Among them was Adam Leyton, who photographed the aircraft above the home of Scottish rugby, BT Murrayfield stadium.

Another, Paul Rennie, said: “Watching an RAF Typhoon fly over my house and I got a lump in my throat.”