Thousands in Liverpool for Armed Forces Day celebrations
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Veterans in the Armed Forces Day parade talk about the reception they got from the people of Liverpool
Thousands of people have lined the streets of Liverpool for Armed Forces Day celebrations.
A gun salute at the Pier Head and an RAF Typhoon flypast signalled the start of the march of soldiers, sailors, airmen, veterans and cadets.
Liverpool was the focus of national events to mark the day.
Prime Minister Theresa May and Prince Edward attended the events
A flypast by the Red Arrows was one of the highlights of the events
As well as the Red Arrows, there was also a flypast by an RAF Typhoon
Prime Minister Theresa May and Prince Edward attended the events
Hundreds of veterans took part in the parade
The Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force were represented in the march
Thousands lined the streets for the celebrations
The parade finished at Liverpool's waterfront
Wilf Oldham, 96, was among the veterans in the march
The Earl of Wessex gave a royal salute to military personnel
Prime Minister Theresa May and Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, watched the events
- Published24 June 2017
