Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Lincolnshire > Cleethorpes
Armed Forces Day National Event Held in Cleethorpes - Sat 25 Jun 2016
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Armed Forces
Armed Forces Day National Event Held in Cleethorpes - Sat 25 Jun 2016
Armed Forces Day National Event Held in Cleethorpes - Sat 25 Jun 2016
Image shows:The RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows.
Celebrations took place to mark the eighth annual Armed Forces Day, honouring the work and dedication of our brave Servicemen and women deployed around the world.More than 250 events including parades, military displays and community fetes are took place right across the country to say thank you to the Armed Forces community, including Regulars, Reserves, their families and veterans past and present.From fighting Daesh in the Middle East to training troops in Nigeria and supporting NATO exercises, the UKs Armed Forces are on duty 24/7. Armed Forces Day is a chance for Britain to acknowledge their hard work and sacrifice.The National Event was held in the seaside town Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, attended by His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent representing the Queen and the Royal Family.Other guests included the Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, Minister of State for the Ministry of Defence and Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, The Rt Hon Earl Howe, the Commander of Joint Forces Command, General Sir Chris Deverell KCB MBE ADC and the Worshipful Mayor of North East Lincolnshire Christina McGilligan-Fell.The National Event began with a spectacular display from the Red Arrows, an amphibious display on the beach from the Royal Marines and a parachute drop from the RAF Falcons. A parade of Service personnel, veterans and cadets then marched down Cleethorpes seafront, from the North Promenade to the Boating Lake, followed by a motorcade of motorcyclists from the Armed Forces Bikers and the Royal British Legion bikers.The Duke of Kent took the salute from the parade on behalf of The Queen and Royal Family. Afternoon celebrations in Cleethorpes continued across the seafront with a variety of military displays including the White Helmets Motorcycle Display Team. Overhead the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, a Chinook and the Royal
The British Army protects the United Kingdom's interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper
Media ID 15228934
© Crown copyright
Aerobatics Aircraft Armed Forces Day Display Team Equipment Fixed Wing Hawk Occasion Parade Rafat Red Arrows Royal Air Force Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team Training
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Africa
> Nigeria
> Lakes
> Related Images
> Africa
> Nigeria
> Related Images
> Animals
> Birds
> Accipitriformes
> Accipitridae
> White Hawk
> Animals
> Mammals
> Muridae
> Mayors Mouse
> Armed Forces
> RAF
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Lincolnshire
> Cleethorpes
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Lincolnshire
> Related Images
> Historic
> Battles
> Battle of Britain
> RAF (Royal Air Force)
> Historic
> Battles
> Related Images
> Popular Themes
> Battle of Britain
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.