Armed Forces Day: In pictures
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Armed Forces Day has been marked with celebrations across the UK, led from Stirling.
Prime Minister David Cameron was in Stirling along with other political leaders.
Hundreds of veterans, serving personnel and cadets joined the Princess Royal and the prime minister for a day of military demonstrations and events.
The main parade went from Stirling Castle through the city.
Thousands of people turned out for the event- despite the odd rain shower.
The Royal Marines were among the military units taking part in the parade.
Hundreds of veterans, cadets and serving personnel took part in the march.
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond and Labour party leader Ed Miliband were also at the Stirling event.
There were demonstrations by Sea King, Apache and Puma helicopters.
Armed Forces Day was also marked on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Football star David Beckham spoke with a servicewoman and fellow Wimbledon guest.
Representatives of the Royal Navy took part in the Stirling event, along with the Army and Royal Air Force.
Political rivals put their differences aside to mark the occasion.
Princess Anne and David Cameron greeted service personnel in Stirling.
The Army's Red Devils parachute stunt team performed for the crowds.
The Royal Air Force was also represented in the march.
The prime minister posed for a "selfie" with some cadets.
Western Desert Recce Group were among the military units in attendance in Stirling.
An artillery salute was fired from Stirling Castle.
Thousands of spectators turned out to see explosive military demonstrations.
A Spitfire and a Lancaster bomber performed a flypast in Stirling.
A display by the elite Red Arrows closed the day's events.
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