Plymouth announces plans for Armed Forces Day 2013

Air, sea and land displays will once again wow crowds on Plymouth Hoe as plans are unveiled for Armed Forces Day 2013.

The city is honouring its military connections and will build on the hugely successful Armed Forces Day national event last year that attracted tens of thousands of visitors.

The event on Saturday 29 June will be a wonderful opportunity to see the armed forces up-close and will feature displays from current personnel, veterans, cadet forces, support agencies and charities.

A major attraction will be the Veterans’ Village. Organisations and charities who support services for veterans are invited to come along and promote their activities.

Service associations are also being invited to a Parade of Standards across the Hoe.

Armed Forces Day honours Britain’s armed forces past, present and future and recognises not only their personal sacrifices and outstanding service to their country but also the contribution they continue to make to their community and civilian employers, through the transferable skills they have acquired.

Leader of Plymouth City Council, Councillor Tudor Evans said: “Plymouth is immensely proud of its long naval and military history and we look forward to once again honouring our service men and women by coming together to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The national event in 2012 was a fantastic showcase for the city and we plan to build on the success of that this year”

There will be a ceremonial raising of the Armed Forces Day flag in front of the Guildhall on Monday 24 June at 10am. Following this will be a civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor where Veteran’s Badges will be presented to nominated candidates.

For more information on Plymouth’s Armed Forces Day please visit www.visitplymouth.co.uk