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Armed Forces Day 2024 Brings Crowds To Scarborough

It was the biggest Armed Forces Day in Yorkshire and crowds flocked to Scarborough to see military parades, stalls and air displays.

Squadron Commander Toby Watkins was representing RAF Fylingdales at the event.

He says that the public have more understanding of the armed forces because of recent conflicts:

Commander Sarah Collen from the Royal Navy told us what Armed Forces Day means to her:

Richard Flinton is Chief Executive of North Yorkshire County Council, he said it was a wonderful day in Scarborough:

Former Councillor and Army Major Tom Fox was also delighted and particularly impressed by the Scarborough Sea Cadets:

There are more pictures and video from the event on our social media channels.

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