 In tribute to all the French fallen and veterans of the Second World War the "Patrouille de France" flew over the dais, in Cross of Lorraine formation.The pre-parade segment saw the French Navy Band forming the same formation together with the French Army Chorus, which sung "Le Chant des Partisans" a capella before singing the national anthem.In celebration of 70 years since the liberation of France and the end of the Second World War in Europe, these were joined by six recipients of the Order of Liberation, and colour guards of units that had been awarded with the order for their actions as part of the Free French forces.