IOM to celebrate Armed Forces Day

Friday, 16 June 2023 08:46

The Island is celebrating Armed Forces Day this weekend with an event in Douglas and spitfire flypast.

A parade will set off from Regent Street at 2pm tomorrow, with entertainment and charity stalls at the Villa Marina Gardens from 1-5pm.

Live music and complimentary afternoon tea will then follow from 5-6pm.

As part of the day, an Avro Lancaster will fly over fresh from the King’s birthday flypast in London at 2:38pm.

It should come from the South East over Douglas Head and is expected to do several passes before leaving to the West.

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