The parade in Falmouth is part of the national celebrations for Armed Forces Day.
Soldiers, sailors and members of the Royal Air Force joined veterans and cadets in the parade
Thousands of visitors are in Falmouth as the largest military parade ever held in Cornwall takes place. The parade formed a central part of the national event for Armed Forces Day, being held in the county for the first time.They were accompanied by fly-pasts from the Red Arrows, Navy Merlin helicopters and an Avenger.with dozens of school children invited to explore a military village.Those arriving included Chelsea Pensioner Alec Legge who served for 22 years with the Royal Military Police.
The 78-year-old said: "The Cornish people have been fantastic. We were out last night pubbing and we got a tremendous reception."The parade started at the zebra crossing point on Killigrew Street. It then proceeded along Market Street, Church Street and Arwenack Street, past the first military village zone, taking the salute at the dais on Bar Road.Later in the day, the RAF Falcons will perform a parachute drop over Pendennis Castle and Falmouth Bay, with a further two hours of air displays later in the afternoon.Cornwall Council advises people not to drive to Falmouth, aside from residents and those who work there.
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