HMS Sultan has raised more than £3,000 for charity through a special challenge.

The Royal Navy base in Gosport organised a 24-hour event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and raise funds for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC).

The challenge included an 80km walk, a relay race, and a 5km fun run.

A bake-off competition, organised by the Sultan Women's and Allies Network (SWAN), also contributed to the fundraising effort.

The VE Day 80 Challenge at HMS SultanThe VE Day 80 Challenge at HMS Sultan (Image: Barry Swainsbury) Prizes were awarded for the best cake, biscuit, pastry, and bread.

The event was organised by lieutenant Danny Clarke, who completed the 80km walk in around 17 hours.

He then led a lap of honour to celebrate VE Day 80 with all personnel involved.

Lieutenant Clarke said: "The VE 80 challenge has been an amazing event. It’s been good to commemorate VE Day together.

Leading by example, Lt Danny Clarke leads the lap of honour which finished the VE Day 80 Challenge at HMS SultanLeading by example, Lt Danny Clarke leads the lap of honour which finished the VE Day 80 Challenge at HMS Sultan (Image: Barry Swainsbury) "VE 80 marked the end of the Second World War in Europe and we’re proud of what that generation achieved, their sacrifice, and the relations that they built with allies which we continue to maintain today."

The challenge has so far raised more than £3,000, with the donation page remaining open until May 23.

Lieutenant Clarke added: "Wherever you go within the Royal Navy, RNRMC are active and improving the lives of service personnel.

"The charity also does a lot to help service veterans.

"We'd hoped to raise at least £2,000 to give something back and I'm really grateful to everyone who has supported us, helping to smash that target."

HMS Sultan, originally Gosport Airfield, was a military airfield used in both World Wars.

At the end of the war, the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm inherited the airfield in 1945 and, as HMS Siskin, was used to develop basic helicopter flying training procedures.

With the Korean War over, Siskin closed in 1956, and then became HMS Sultan, the School of Mechanical Engineering, which is recognised today as the home of Royal Navy Marine and Air Engineering.

The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity is the principal charity of the Royal Navy.

It exists to support sailors, marines, and their families, for life.