Tributes paid to armed forces

By Matt White

Monday, June 25, 2012

 

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WAR heroes, serving military personnel and the Queen were celebrated during the fourth Armed Forces Day on Saturday.

A parade along Ryde seafront involving war veterans, serving men and women and cadets, was followed by a special drum head service, in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

A display of military vehicles, a Proms in the Park concert and a fireworks finale also featured.

A flag raising ceremony was held in Newport today (Monday) to mark Armed Forces Day.

See an Isle of Wight Council video of the ceremony below:

Video by Matt White.

Reporter: mattw@iwcpmail.co.uk

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