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Lincoln freedom parade marks D-Day anniversary

Richard MaddenBBC News
News imageA marching band leads the way for a parade of RAF personnel in Lincoln
News imageRAF personnel playing bagpipes during a parade through Lincoln city centre
About 150 personnel from RAF Waddington marched through Lincoln High Street
The RAF station was granted Freedom of the City 65 years ago and has close links with the local community

A parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 65th anniversary of RAF Waddington being granted freedom of the city has been held in Lincoln.

The parade, consisting of 150 personnel, marched down the High Street to the war memorial where they were greeted by Lincoln's town crier.

Following a commemoration cry to the RAF station, the Lord Lieutenant and Commanding Officer then held a salute.

The event is one of several taking place in the county to mark the events of World War Two.

One serving member of the RAF told the BBC: "It's a huge privilege and it's poignant. It's a celebration but there's an understanding how many people have lost their lives. It's a big day."

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