Colchester prepares for a proud day in it's history |
Guns of the 7 Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery |
Colchester Town Watch. Mayor's Escort |
Colchester Town Watch. Mayor's Escort |
Colchester Town Watch. Mayor's Escort |
Watchful eye of the Royal Military Police. |
A Strong Security Presence |
Even a tough Military Policeman appreciated shelter from the rain. |
My Daddy is a Para. He has served with the peace keeping force in N. Ireland, Iraq & Afghanistan |
The Drum Major Band of the Parachute Regiment. |
Last minute instructions. |
Shelter from the rain |
Just room for another |
The brigade mascot, Shetland Pony |
If you are as wet as I feel. The brigade mascot, Shetland Pony |
You can't dampen The True British Spirit |
Through Sunshine or Showers, we will support our Lads. |
Union Jacks at the ready. |
Free Flags for all |
Proud to be British |
A big flag for a great day |
The Colchester Town Watch hold back the crowds |
The Mayor of Colchester,... Brigade Commander, Brigadier James Chiswell MC....Lord Petre Lord Lieutenant |
Horse and Rider, Royal Horse Artillery |
Horse and Rider, Royal Horse Artillery & Members of the Airborne Association. |
Umbrellas and Spirits are held high. |
Not the River Colne it's Colchester High Street |
Torrential Rain floods the High Street |
A mighty cheer goes up from the crowd. |
The March Past to celebrate their Freedom of the Borough. |
With Bayonets Fixed and Colours Flying. |
700 members of the 16 Air Assault Brigade march through Colchester |
Proud to be British |
Flags of the British Legion salute the young heroes of today |
Colchester says THANK YOU . |