Plymouth Armed Forces Day Celebrates Community Support for Military Personnel and Families
Plymouth Armed Forces Day takes place this Saturday, June 28, on Plymouth Hoe, celebrating the strong relationship between the city's Armed Forces and its community. The event showcases interactive displays, Veteran and military villages, military vehicles and equipment, and recruitment information for those interested in military careers. Captain Iain Richie, HMNB Devonport's Captain of the Base, emphasizes the importance of the event in supporting those who serve and their families. This year's addition to the event is the Poppy of Honour Memorial display, featuring over 1.1 million individual remembrance poppies.
Key Takeaways:
- The Plymouth Armed Forces Day is part of the Armed Forces Week, celebrating the relationship between the city's military base and the local community.
- The event will feature interactive displays, Veteran and military villages, military vehicles and equipment, and recruitment information for military careers.
- The Poppy of Honour Memorial display is a new addition, featuring over 1.1 million individual remembrance poppies.
- Captain Iain Richie, HMNB Devonport's Captain of the Base, highlights the importance of supporting those who serve and their families.
- The event will include an air demonstration with various aircraft, motor vehicle and equipment displays, and entertainment by various bands and choirs.
- The evening concert starts at 5:30 pm and ends at 10:30 pm.
Statistics:
- Over 1.1 million individual remembrance poppies are featured in the Poppy of Honour Memorial display.
- The event will include various air demonstrations from 4 pm onwards.
- The event will feature a range of vehicles and equipment from the military, including submarines and helicopters.
Sources:
- https://www.ivybridge-today.co.uk/news/uhp-agm-to-celebrate-service-improvements-and-future-vision-805062
- https://www.ivybridge-today.co.uk/news/uhp-agm-to-celebrate-service-improvements-and-future-vision-805062