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As part of the Entente Cordiale centenary, UK troops were invited to join the traditional Bastille Day parade through the centre of Paris for the first time.

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Members of the Royal Marines' band joined musicians from the French Republic Guard.

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French President Jacques Chirac watched as the military troops and hardware processed along the Champs Elysees.

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Overhead, French and UK military aircraft performed fly-pasts, red, white and blue smoke trailing behind them.

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The UK Red Arrows display team were among 100 aircraft on display.

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The French Air Force displays also included an aerial refuelling tanker and four Mirage jets.

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Bastille Day marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, sparking the French Revolution and the fall of the monarchy.

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The UK troops, some of whom met Mr Chirac on Tuesday, said they were honoured to take part in the occasion.