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.
25. Royal Air Force
Roger Webley, Allison Pepper and Caroline Swinson from RAFA - Castleford branch Photo: JOHN CLIFTON
26. Cadets
Visitors could discover more about the capabilities and traditions of the armed forces by speaking to serving military and cadets. Photo: John Clifton
