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Post by Frenchie on Jun 27, 2009 12:29:30 GMT 1
Hundreds of events are taking place in towns and cities around the UK to mark the first ever Armed Forces Day. Thousands are expected to take part in the celebrations intended to thank serving troops, their families and veterans for their contribution. A national event is currently taking place at the Historic Dockyard in Chatham, Kent. About 200 serving members of the Royal Navy, Army and RAF have paraded through the town along with 450 veterans. Some 30,000 people have tickets for that event, which will also include fly-pasts by the Red Arrows and the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial display team. Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and the Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, are among the attending dignitaries. More >>
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