A WAR veteran was a picture of joy after being presented with photographs from a pilgrimage to Dunkirk.

Percy Williams of Camp Hill, Droitwich, went on a 60th anniversary trip to the French beaches in July, but when he returned home he discovered he had been snapping away with a camera that had no film.

Last night, at Droitwich Royal British Legion Club, the 80-year-old was full of smiles when he received an album crammed full of photographs from the special occasion.

Mr Williams had saved for five years to make the anniversary pilgrimage and said that he hed been "shattered" when he returned to find there had been no film in his camera.

But Col Sgt Pete Elcock of Worcester's Army Careers Centre came to his aid and collected another veteran's photographs.

"It was a great night," said Mr Williams. "I'd like to say thank you to the man who donated film which could be developed. Only those who took part in the evacuation could understand how much this means to me."

Col Sgt Elcock said it was a privilege to help someone who had given so much during the Second World War.

"He was only one of 57 men out of a 1,000-man battalion who returned from Tournai, so it's a very emotional thing and I was only too glad to help," he said

"I'd also like to say thank you to Chris Willis of Malvern, who donated the photographs used in the album."