Armed Forces Day 2010
In 2010, Armed Forces Day was held on Saturday 26th June hosted in the Welsh capital of Cardiff.
The day-long celebrations included a military parade from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay and the city's waterfront, where a range of events, activities and artistic performances were staged on land, sea and air. The parade was led by HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. Royal Navy frigate HMS Kent was docked in Cardiff to take part in the events. An estimated 50,000 people attended the celebrations in the city.
Among the cities joining Cardiff in hosting events were Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Plymouth, Nottingham, Bristol and Manchester.
Events in Cardiff included:
- A traditional Drumhead Service in Roald Dahl Plass
- Fly-overs by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the Red Arrows and Helicopter Formation
- Arena displays in Roald Dahl Plass including the Royal Marine Commando Display Team, and the Royal Marine Band
- Military displays representing all of the armed forces throughout Cardiff Bay
- Search and rescue Sea King rescue display on the water
- The opportunity to go aboard HMS Kent docked in Roath Basin for the weekend
- An evening of stage performances featuring The Soldiers and Only Men Aloud!
- A firework finale over the waters of Cardiff Bay
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