Greater Manchester Air Cadets’ Battle of Britain Parade

Supporting the Royal Air Force celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, Air Cadet Squadrons from across Greater Manchester took part in the annual parade in central Manchester on Sunday, 5th of September.

Starting at 2.30 p.m. in Albert Square, in front of the City’s Town Hall, cadets from East Lancashire Wing came together with cadets from East Cheshire and South Manchester Wing and Royal Air Force airmen from DCAE (ex RAF) Cosford for the Parade.

Also parading at the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) organised event was a contingent of Sea Cadets from Training Ship Frobisher, Rochdale.

The parade marched to St Anne’s Square, followed by a Service of Remembrance in St Anne’s Church, commemorating those who served in the Battle of Britain from July to October 1940.

After the service, there was a return parade to Albert Square where there was a march-past taken by the Lord Mayor of Manchester and senior uniformed representatives and led by the National Marching Band Champions, 1855 (Royton) Squadron Band, East Lancs Wing.

Throughout the day cadets collected for the RAFA 'Battle of Britain Wings Appeal' fund.