4(Exif MM * @ ~ ( 1 $ 2 ; i 1ڈ% L ` L ` Led by the Band of the Grenadier Guards the Armed Forces Day Parade makes its way through Guildford in front of cheering crowds. Today, thousands of people across the country celebrated the men and women of the Armed Forces, past and present, at more than 150 events to mark the seventh annual Armed Forces Day. Events ranged from large scale parades to simple community events, but the main focus of attention was at the National Event in Guildford, attended by His Royal Highnesses The Duke of York and the Prime Minister David Cameron. The Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon and the Worshipful Mayor of Guildford Nikki Nelson-Smith also attended. The day’s celebrations began with a thanksgiving service at Guildford Cathedral, followed by a parade of more than 900 Service personnel, veterans and cadets through the historic heart of Guildford from the High Street to the outdoor events arena, Stoke Park. The Duke of York took the salute on the parade route on behalf of The Queen and Royal Family, as the world famous Red Arrows roared over the square in tribute. Afternoon celebrations continued Stoke Park with a variety of military displays including a Royal Air Force GR4 Tornado flypast. Visitors also enjoyed a Sea King search and rescue demonstration, Spitfires and Hurricaines from the RAF Battle of Britain memorial Flight and a Swordfish biplane from the Royal Navy Historic Flight. In addition, crowds of an estimated 60,000 were treated to three parachute displays from the Royal Navy Raiders, the Army Red Devils and the RAF Falcons, as well as the Royal Signals White Helmet motorbike display team on the ground. The Red Arrows took to the skies again as the military celebrations drew to a close accompanied by a tri-service group of military bands made of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, Portsmouth, the Band of the Grenadier Guards, and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force. NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D4 - ' - 'Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 (Macintosh) 2016:04:18 16:16:24 Sgt Rupert Frere RLC Crown copyright: This image may be used for current news purposes only. It may not be used, reproduced or transmitted for any other purpose. * " ' 0 0230 ʒ Ғ ڒ , 10 10 10 0100 8 & . F ' 2 2015:06:27 11:40:36 2015:06:27 11:40:36 B@ F B@ ASCII See WAV for INFO 0100 ( % H H Adobe_CM Adobe d k " ? 3 !1AQa"q2B#$Rb34rC%Scs5&DTdE£t6UeuF'Vfv7GWgw 5 !1AQaq"2B#R3$brCScs4%&5DTdEU6teuFVfv'7GWgw ? .N Tps顰ݦ\G^wӺSf ʀƿ}66nxwK)84yg&ۀ,#~Wlc+|}ع:dV˙!ϰ鬟6~FS x<=\pv7Ǔ/Oe/T9N#=hq?o0p ;zNӛۃYS?]1l L1'qDx~zmɩ6Ƹq]7/'