Celebrations, held at Pontefract Park, included a special Battle of Britian Memorial Flypast, with Squadron Leader Al Luckins flying Spitfire MkVb AB910 over the event site. This plane was flown during D-Day in the Second World War.
There was also the Wings Free Fall Parachute Display Team dropping by.
Local Armed Forces groups, emergency services personnel, veterans’ groups and community groups held stalls and demonstrations at the event, alongside a plentiful host of food and drink stalls and a craft market.
There was also entertainment from local dance groups, children’s rides and activities for the whole family.
5. March
There’ll be military displays and stalls, arena entertainment, performances by the Yorkshire Military Band, a free fall parachute display and more Photo: JOHN CLIFTON
6. Parade
The event will featured a Military and Veteran’s Parade comprised of veterans, serving personnel, cadets, and standard bearers accompanied by music from The Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment. Photo: JOHN CLIFTON
8. Celebrations
The event took place at Pontefract Park as part of the UK-wide Armed Forces Day celebrations. Photo: JOHN CLIFTON