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Remembrance Day, Duxford – 09 Nov 08

The HAC Hurricane, along with the Duxford ‘Plastic’ Spitfire were used for the backdrop to the ceremonies later that morning. The HAC Spitfire put on a short display but those photos in another post.

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Mack and Meg awaiting their part in the History Horse display.

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Drums of the Royal Anglian Regiment.

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Colour Guard with the Royal Anglian Regiments standards…….

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…which were placed on the drums.

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A fair sized crowd had gathered on the hanger base for the Remembrance Service.

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Band of the Royal Anglian Regiment with the young buglers who played the Last Post.

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Here Kitty, Kitty.

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Colours recovered and marched off after the service.

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Colour Detail marching off the the Land Warfare Museum for another dedication.

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In 4 Hanger the BBC, who were everywhere and appeared to be covering the events comprehensively, had BBC Look East Chief Reporter Kim Riley interviewing people with links to all the major conflicts that have taken place over the years.

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Brian

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