Cleethorpes Welcomes Thousands for National Armed Forces Day

Cleethorpes was bustling with people as thousands congregated to observe National Armed Forces Day, demonstrating significant appreciation for those serving in the military. Defence Secretary, John Healey expressed his profound gratitude towards the personnel from the Royal Navy, the British Army, and the Royal Air Force, for their unwavering commitment to both national and international security. The three-day occasion, a regular event in Cleethorpes since 2011, exhibited a thrilling air show by the Red Arrows and a captivating performance by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, featuring a Spitfire and a Hurricane. The military procession through the town, supported by the musical accompaniment from The Band of the Coldstream Guards, attracted large crowds, emphasising the community’s enduring bond and pride in the armed forces. Despite acknowledging the increasing divide between military personnel and wider society, Healey underscored the strong support palpable in communities such as Lincolnshire and Cleethorpes.

The version of the story presented here has been adapted by The Lincoln Post based on the original reporting by www.bbc.com.