A WW2 Spitfire will be the highlight of Armed Forces Day in Banbury.  The iconic fighter plane will perform a flypast just before midday as part of the town’s tribute to service men and women past, present and future.

The event will include military demonstrations, static displays, and military vehicles.

A parade through town will see hundreds of current service personnel, cadets, and veterans line up with civic leaders and others at 10.45am in the Market Place for a procession led by a marching band.  The parade will start at 11am and march up Parson’s Street, along Horsefair and down High Street for a salute.

A drumhead service in the Market Place will take place after the procession.

Timings

• 10.00     Event opens
• 10.45     Parade Forms
• 11.00     Parade Departs
• 11.20     Parade Arrives back at Market Place
• 11.25     Drumhead Service
• 11.57     Spitfire Flypast
• 12.05     Market Place displays
• 14.00     Event ends