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Largest Scottish Armed Forces Day Parade Hosted in Perth

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A grand Scottish Armed Forces Day (AFD) parade, part of the Perth Day celebrations, took place on Friday, July 2, 2010, in Perth, Scotland. The parade featured over a thousand marchers from the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force, Veterans Associations, and youth organizations. The event was organized by 51st Highland, 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, with the support of various civic organizations and military units from around the world.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Perth AFD parade was the largest of its kind in 2010, featuring over a thousand marchers from various branches of the military and youth organizations.
  • The event was organized by 51st Highland, 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, with the support of local civic organizations and military units from around the world.
  • Her Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, attended the event and took the salute along with the Provost of Perth and the Lord Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross.
  • The parade featured four pipe bands and two military bands, as well as a variety of military vehicles from World War Two.
  • Delegations from Germany, France, Russia, China, Poland, and Canada attended the event, dressed in their full civic dress.
  • HRH Prince Edward presented six Elizabeth Crosses to family members who died while on Active Service.
  • 51st Highland, 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland was granted Freedom of the City earlier in 2010, which contributed to the success of the event.
  • The event reflected the strong links between the military and the local population, with over 1,000 participants and spectators in attendance.

Statistics:

  • Over a thousand marchers participated in the Perth AFD parade.
  • Four pipe bands and two military bands took part in the parade.
  • Military vehicles from World War Two were featured in the parade.
  • HRH Prince Edward presented six Elizabeth Crosses to family members who died while on Active Service.
  • 51st Highland, 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland was granted Freedom of the City earlier in 2010.

Sources:

  • Office of Army Prosecuting Authority, Perth hosts biggest Scottish Armed Forces Day parade (July 2, 2010)
  • Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland, welcoming news of Armed Forces Day in Scotland 2011 (Source not explicitly stated, presumed July 2010)
  • Veterans Scotland, Press Release (Source not explicitly stated, presumed July 2010)
  • HT Media Ltd, report on Perth AFD parade (Source not explicitly stated, presumed July 2010)

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