Scots honoured at Russia war march
SCOTS heroes from the Arctic Convoys were honoured by relatives at a military march in Russia.
More than 100,000 people flocked to Moscow’s Red Square for the Victory Day parade commemorating the end of World War II.
Pamela Hunter, from Kinross, was invited to the event by Russian authorities to pay tribute to the Arctic Convoy heroes, including her dad John Burns.
John, from Edinburgh, was part of the convoys who took part in incredibly dangerous missions to deliver vital supplies to Russia during the war.
John, who was a gunner on HMS Marne, was a key member of the Russian Arctic Convoy Club Scotland until his death in 2009.
Pamela, 55, travelled to Moscow with her niece Zara and trip organiser Bob Miller, from Orkney. She wore John’s coveted beret and medals.
Pamela said: “The hospitality that has been shown to us has been incredible. As soon as they knew we were there to remember our loved ones from the Arctic Convoys, we were honoured with hugs and kisses.
“They said we are brothers and sisters with the people of Russia.”
Pamela watched a flypast over the Kremlin and released a dove from a rooftop.
One of her proudest moments was meeting two 94-year-old Russian veterans of the campaign.
Pamela added: “Being part of it was incredible.”