Swindon Sea Cadets launch Armed Forces Week with the ‘Flying the Flag’ ceremony in Wharf Green
On Monday 25.06.12 at 10am Swindon Sea cadets opened the Armed Forces Week celebrationd with a ceremonial parade and "Armed Forces Day" flag raising ceremony.
Military dignitaries and ex-servicemen were also on hand to speak of their time in the forces and what serving their country meant to them.
The event represented the perfect opportunity to pay respect to those servicemen and women who both have and continue to risk their lives for their country.
The Queen’s representative at the event was the Vice Lord Lieutenant, Lord Lansdowne, who helped raise the flag and met military personnel throughout the event and inspected the Sea Cades on parade.
The ceremony marked the beginning of Armed Forces Week, which will culminate with this Saturday’s Armed Forces Day in Wharf Green.
Click here for more information about Armed Forces Day.