内容摘要："And the key is how you generalise up and make everybody the same standard as the very best in terms of maybe performance."

"And the key is how you generalise up and make everybody the same standard as the very best in terms of maybe performance."

, which he flies, and theVE Day on 8 May 1945 brought to an end nearly six years of war in Europe, with the unconditional surrender of all Nazi German forces to the Allies in World War Two.

Other high-profile events on Bank Holiday Monday in London include a procession from Parliament Square along Whitehall and The Mall.Organising people on foot, however, would appear to be a simpler task than the sort of planning required for formations of different aircraft - logistics pressures shared by Sqd Ldr Wilkes.Arranging the flypast, he said, began when planners booked airspace and spoke to Heathrow Airport about what commercial airlines would be doing on the day.

They then turned to the "choreography" of the event, with the aim of giving the best possible tribute to veterans. Preparations took place at RAF Brize Norton.The issue with the choreography, he explained, was that every aircraft would be flying at a different speed.

"Trying to work out getting everybody in the right place at the right time is like herding cats," he said.

Sqd Ldr Wilkes grew up in Albrighton, Wolverhampton, near RAF Cosford, with some "pretty strong links" to the base near Telford, because his grandparents and greatgrandparents worked there during the war and afterwards.She said: "Having a sense of purpose, enjoying the great outdoors, and working alongside others have all been shown to enhance mental health, happiness and overall wellbeing.

"Meeting at Grandes Rocques, everyone is welcome to join in – just be sure to dress appropriately, and the Clean Earth Trust will provide buckets and litter pickers."The group will meet at 13:00 GMT with the beach clean expected to last for about an hour.

Organisers said mental health first aiders were available to offer support and advice if required but there was no obligation to chat.They said: "These gatherings are set to become a regular fixture, offering an uplifting way to connect with others while contributing positively to the local environment."