By Spitfire flypast to feature at Scunthorpe’s Armed Forces Day
A Spitfire flypast is set to feature during Scunthorpe’s Armed Forces Day this year.
Armed Forces Day will return on Saturday 18 June at Brumby Hall Sports Ground, Scunthorpe, packed with fun for all the family!
Entry to the event is FREE from 11am, closing at 4pm, a great chance to show support for the men and women who make up the armed forces community.
This year’s edition will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and retrospectively 100 years of the Royal British Legion and 100 years of the Royal Artillery Association.
The free event will feature a wide variety of exciting entertainment throughout the day, such as a military parade, live music, a climbing wall, static displays and living history exhibitions, children’s entertainment and much more!
Furthermore, tasty food and drinks stalls will be scattered throughout the area ready to keep you refreshed.
Cllr Elaine Marper, Armed Forces Champion for North Lincolnshire Council said:
“North Lincolnshire Armed Forces Day is back, and we are delighted to show our support for our brave servicemen and women. The event recognises the important contribution our armed forces have made and continue to make to our country, and we thank them wholeheartedly for their service”
“It is always a wonderful day out for all the family. There will be lots to see and do throughout the day”, she added.
The council have stated that former and currently serving members of the armed forces are invited to march in the parade on Saturday 18 June.
Additionally, a “short” parade will open the event from Brumby Hall Sports Ground with refreshments provided to those taking part.
Bag checks will be conducted throughout the day as people enter the event to ensure everybody can enjoy the occasion safely.
Dogs are not allowed to the event except service dogs.
More information can be found on the North Lincolnshire Website.
