Victory Day: "R.E.'s" In The Mall -- An impressive view of Royal Engineers sweeping along the Mall, London, outside Buckingham Palace, Today, June 8, During the Historic Victory Day Parade.More than 21,000 men and women took part in the giant Victory-Day March through London, today June 8. The huge parade, which covered more than 20 miles, included British and Allied Forces, as well as Civilian workers. June 08, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).