Thousands in Liverpool for Armed Forces Day celebrations

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