Thousands in Liverpool for Armed Forces Day celebrations
Veterans in the Armed Forces Day parade talk about the reception they got from the people of Liverpool
Thousands of people have lined the streets of Liverpool for Armed Forces Day celebrations.
A gun salute at the Pier Head and an RAF Typhoon flypast signalled the start of the march of soldiers, sailors, airmen, veterans and cadets.
Liverpool was the focus of national events to mark the day.
Getty ImagesPrime Minister Theresa May and Prince Edward attended the events
UK MOD Crown copyright 2017A flypast by the Red Arrows was one of the highlights of the events
SAC Hannah SmokerAs well as the Red Arrows, there was also a flypast by an RAF Typhoon
Getty Images Prime Minister Theresa May and Prince Edward attended the events
ReutersHundreds of veterans took part in the parade
LPhot Dan Rosenbaum/PA WireThe Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force were represented in the march
UK MOD Crown copyright 2017Thousands lined the streets for the celebrations
Liverpool City Council The parade finished at Liverpool's waterfront
Wilf Oldham, 96, was among the veterans in the march
PAThe Earl of Wessex gave a royal salute to military personnel
PAPrime Minister Theresa May and Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, watched the events
