The Andover Branch of The Royal British Legion held their own Armed Forces Day event in Vigo Park Andover and we were there!

It took place on Sunday 28th June and included static vehicle and helicopter displays, arena events by re-enactment groups, band display, parachute drop and a thanksgiving service.

The day was a fun day for all the family with the small childrens' park being complimented with bouncy castles, tug-of-war competition and fun family events.

A parachute drop into the park by the Red Devils also took place shortly after the opening. 

The day culminated in a 'march-past' through the town by service personnel, veterans, cadets, Scouts and Guides and included the Royal British Legion Bikers Branch along with a parade of veteran vehicles and a helicopter flypast!

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It was a busy day in the park!

The crowds watched a spectacular parachute drop

One of the more unusual members of the military!

90 year old Andover man Percy Allen was presented with a Veterans Badge for serving in World War II

Thanks to Jo Ireland for sending in the following photos:

Some of the proud Chelsea Pensioners 

It's that goat again...this time being "interviewed" by Andover Sound's Ian Axton!

Ian having more luck interviewing a human...one of the brilliant Red Devils

Johnathan and Lewis proudly displaying the must-have Summer accessory!