to remain on guard. sarah rainsford, bbc news, on the polish—russian border. ahead of this week's 80th anniversary of d—day, 36 veterans — who all played a part in the momentous operation — have set off to normandy this morning. as they set sail from portsmouth, a wreath has been laid to remember those who died during the landings. john maguire has been speaking to d—day veteran ralph. here is his story. atjust 17 years old and working as a butcher in landlocked nottingham, ralph mcclure volunteered to sign up and join the royal navy. i didn't want to be in the army, i wanted to go to the navy. but why the navy? i don't know, ijust... just thought that... just that i fancied that, just what i wanted, i wanted to be,