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This weekend the museum once again hosted The Polish D-Day Story exhibition organised by 307 Squadron Project, which looks at the participation of the Polish Armed Forces in Operation Overlord. It was great to see so many people engaging with the exhibition.

Object 31 – Cutting-edge technical innovations like this Gee-H navigational aid for bombers played a crucial role in the Allied victory over Nazi Germany by improving the accuracy of bombing. Object courtesy of RAF Museum theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects #VEDay

Object 32 – This radio was made by Warrant Officer Len Beckett, a skilled radio engineer, at the Japanese Batu Lintang camp on the island of Borneo, which held both military and civilian prisoners. Object courtesy of RAF Museum theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects #VEDay

Portsmouth's Armed Forces Day takes place this Saturday (21 June) on the Common. Please note if you plan to visit the museum the car park will be closed from 10:30 until 11:15, the road closed outside from Avenue de Caen from 10:45 until 11:45. The museum will be open as usual/

Object 33 – The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs than any other aircraft during the Second World War and was also used as a transport plane and for anti-submarine duties. Object courtesy of RAF Museum theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects #VEDay #VJDay

Object 34 – The Churchill Crocodile was rushed into production to build up the Britain's defences against a possible German invasion and underwent a series of improvements during the Second World War. Courtesy of The D-Day Story. theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects

Object 35 – This group of medals was awarded to Havildar Bhagat Ram, who was one of just three soldiers in the Chamar Regiment to be awarded the Military Medal for bravery. Object courtesy of National Army Museum theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects #VEDay #VEDay80 #VJDay

Today is #InternationalPortraitDay, so we thought we would share some of our veteran portraits from 'The lucky ones grow old' photography exhibition. Ken Hay MBE, Army, 4th Dorset Regiment. John Dennett, Royal Navy, LST 322 Alec Penstone, Royal Navy, HMS Campania 📷Matt Sills

The Race for Life takes place this weekend (Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June), the museum will be open but access will be restricted. The car park, Clarence Esplanade from just past the Pyramids car park and Avenue de Caen will all be closed for the whole weekend.

Object 36 – This version of the SCR-300 transceiver had been successfully used in combat by the United States Army. It was deployed during the D-Day landings and the battles that followed across Europe. Courtesy of The D-Day Story. theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects

Object 37 – This jerrycan has a remarkable history, as it is believed to have been airdropped to the French Resistance towards the end of the Second World War. Courtesy of The D-Day Story. theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects

Object 39 – This photograph shows how Sherman tanks would have been loaded onto a “Landing Craft Tank” for the beach landings in Normandy on D-Day. This tank, called a Grizzly, was only used for training. Courtesy of The D-Day Story. theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects

Object 38 – These items, including a mug made from scraps, were crafted by Frank Clements, a civilian canteen worker who ended up in a Japanese Prisoner of War camp after his ship sank in March 1942. Objects courtesy of The National Museum of the Royal Navy theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects

"It really shows the initiative and determination of the wartime generation." An exhibition The D-Day Story showcasing medals of 'The Great Escaper' is now on until December. WWII RN veteran Bernard Jordan left his care home to attend the Normandy Memorials inspiring two movies.

Object 40 – The “Make Do and Mend” campaign was launched when clothes rationing was introduced in Britain in June 1941. Mrs Sew and Sew appeared on a variety of posters and pamphlets. Object from The D-Day Story. theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects

Object 41 – Field Marshal Sir William Slim, was known as 'the soldier’s soldier'. He inherited a dreadful situation in Burma, but used his leadership skills and charisma to defeat the Japanese. Object courtesy of National Army Museum theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects

Object 42 – The X-Craft was designed to attack heavily defended enemy ships when they were anchored, by dropping a big explosive charge under the hull. Object courtesy of The National Museum of the Royal Navy theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects #VEDay #VJDay #VEDay80 #VJDay80

Southsea Food Festival takes place this weekend (5-6 July). The museum and the car park will be open as usual. Avenue de Caen will be closed but the museum can be accessed on Clarence Esplanade via Jack Cockerill Way.

Object 43 – Message from General Dwight D. Eisenhower This copy of the message was given to J.Buckley of the Military Police, who landed on Sword Beach on D-Day. Object courtesy of The D-Day Story. theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects #VEDay #VJDay #VEDay80 #VJDay80

Object 44 – Alex Donaldson was a driver in the British Army who made this pen and ink drawing of a British Army lorry being hauled ashore by a bulldozer from a Landing Craft Tank. Object courtesy of The D-Day Story. theddaystory.com/victory-in-80-… #VictoryIn80Objects #VEDay #VJDay