PICTURES: Ex-paras reunite for Airborne Forces Day parade at HMS Excellent

Veterans celebrated Airborne Forces Day last Saturday with a commemorative parade at HMS Excellent in Portsmouth.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Jul 2017, 13:19 BST

Updated 18th Jul 2017, 08:40 BST

Scores of veterans celebrated Airborne Forces day during a parade at HMS Excellent in Portsmouth. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (170755-1) PPP-170907-115322006

Dozens of ex-servicemen enjoyed reminiscing with families and former comrades about their careers in the Parachute Regiment at the stone frigate on Whale Island.

Read our full report from Airborne Forces Day here.

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