Nation thanks military as thousands gather in Falmouth for Armed Forces Day 2023

Parades and flypasts were just some of the events that took place across the UK on Saturday as part of Armed Forces Day celebrations to thank the military community for their service.

The national event was held in Falmouth, Cornwall, where the Duke of Gloucester and thousands of spectators gathered to mark the occasion.

More than 1,000 military personnel, veterans and cadets paraded through the town, while there were also spectacular air displays, parachute jumps and more throughout the day.

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You can watch the highlights of Armed Forces Day in Falmouth, including a spectacular display from the Red Arrows, in the video above.