Crewe celebrated Armed Forced Day at Queens Park across the weekend - following the opening of the event from a 98-year-old local war hero.

Armed Forces Day took place at Queens Park in Crewe on Saturday (June 25) and Sunday (June 26).

This free-entry two-day family day out honoured service personnel from all branches of the armed forces as well as veterans.

Sergeant Bernard Morgan opened the ceremony at Queens Park (Jonathan White).

This celebration event was opened by 98-year-old World War Two veteran, Sergeant Bernard Morgan RAF VR, from Crewe, who was a special guest.

He arrived in an open military Jeep in a parade, led by the Royal British Legion Pipe Band, from the Clock Tower to the Boer War Memorial, then into the grass Arena.

Sergeant Morgan volunteered for military service on his 18th birthday.

A performance by Royal Welsh Corps of Drums Assocation at Queens Park (Jonathan White).

He served in the RAF for 5 years. He was a front-line Code Breaker operating a Type X machine with 83 Group Control Centre, a Mobile Signals Unit controlling the movements of allied aircraft over North West Europe during World War Two.

He was awarded France's highest military honour, the Légion d'honneur, as a token of gratitude for contributing to the liberation of France and his landing on Gold Beach, Normandy on D-Day Tuesday 6 June 1944.

The event also featured military vehicles displays, army displays, recruitment support, memorabilia, charity stalls, ice cream van, zorbing, boating, Stanworth's funfair, and performances by Royal Welsh Corps of Drums Association. 

Park Life Café was open for refreshments along with other food outlets. 

Rob Richardson of Royal Welsh Corps of Drums Association drawing crowds at Queens Park (Jonathan White).

Cheshire's Silk 106.9 kept visitors entertained throughout the event with a range of popular music. 

The event was supported by Crewe & District Military Vehicle Club, Help for Heroes, Department for Work & Pensions, Crewe Town Council, Royal British Legion, and Cheshire East Council.

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