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| A Spitfire fly-past and a display from the Red Devils parachute team are among events being held in Cardiff to mark the UK's first Armed Forces Day. | |
| It honours the work and bravery of all past and present members of the Armed Forces. | |
| Thousands of people were gathering in Cooper's Field to see forces' bands perform and military displays, while veterans will parade in the city. | |
| Across Wales, services and other events were being held. | |
| Councillor Brian Griffiths, Lord Mayor of Cardiff, said the event was an important one. | Councillor Brian Griffiths, Lord Mayor of Cardiff, said the event was an important one. |
| "Cardiff's Armed Forces Day events will contribute to a wider understanding of the Armed Forces community, and of the crucial role that it plays in our national life, and of the remarkable men and women, both current and serving and veteran, who are at it's heart," he said. | "Cardiff's Armed Forces Day events will contribute to a wider understanding of the Armed Forces community, and of the crucial role that it plays in our national life, and of the remarkable men and women, both current and serving and veteran, who are at it's heart," he said. |
| The Ministry of Defence said there will be a fly-past by a Spitfire aircraft of the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight over Cooper's Field, along with parachute displays by the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team and The Parachute Regiment Freefall Team - known as the Red Devils. | The Ministry of Defence said there will be a fly-past by a Spitfire aircraft of the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight over Cooper's Field, along with parachute displays by the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team and The Parachute Regiment Freefall Team - known as the Red Devils. |
| The day also features musical performances by the Central Band of the RAF and Welsh Guards Band, along with a commemoration service and veteran's parade. | |
| Dave Morris, the main event organiser, said it was a "tremendous honour" to be involved in Armed Forces Day. | Dave Morris, the main event organiser, said it was a "tremendous honour" to be involved in Armed Forces Day. |
| "Everyone is welcome so please do come along and join in the fantastic spectacular displays and family fun," he added. | "Everyone is welcome so please do come along and join in the fantastic spectacular displays and family fun," he added. |
| 'Day of celebration' | 'Day of celebration' |
| Armed Forces Day was established to recognise the work and bravery of all serving troops, veterans, recruits and their families. | Armed Forces Day was established to recognise the work and bravery of all serving troops, veterans, recruits and their families. |
| Prime Minister Gordon Brown gave his backing to the day last year, when he said it should be "a special day of celebration". | Prime Minister Gordon Brown gave his backing to the day last year, when he said it should be "a special day of celebration". |
| The idea for such a day was also supported by senior military commanders and some families of service personnel killed in war. | The idea for such a day was also supported by senior military commanders and some families of service personnel killed in war. |
| Events, parades and services are being held across the country, including in Pontypridd, Bridgend and Tredegar, and at the National Event will be held at the Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent. | Events, parades and services are being held across the country, including in Pontypridd, Bridgend and Tredegar, and at the National Event will be held at the Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent. |