Yahoo News Surprise appearance turned heads at Nuneaton Remembrance Sunday 2024
A patriotic paraglider made a surprise appearance at Nuneaton Remembrance Sunday 2024 parade. Following the service at Riversley Park, the parade made its way back into the town centre to take the salute outside the Town Hall.
At this moment, the gathered crowds' eyes turned to the skies as a paraglider flying a Union Jack flag appeared in the skies. They circled above Nuneaton United Reformed Church.
It is the first time that such a patriotic aerial display has taken place on Remembrance Sunday. But, at last year's Bedworth Armistice Day parade, a similar paraglider was spotted in the skies.
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It is not clear if it was the same person behind the appearance earlier today (Sunday, November 10). What is known is that locals upheld Nuneaton's proud tradition of supporting the Armed Forces by turning out in force for the Remembrance Sunday parade and service.
They lined the streets as the parade made its way from the Town Hall to the war memorial in Riversley Park. First was the civic party, including the
This was followed by proud veterans, serving soldiers and dozens and dozens of armed forces cadets, Brownies, Guides, Scouts, Cubs and Rainbows. They all stood impeccably as the service took place around the war memorial.
During the service, sunshine broke through the gloom of the gun metal grey sky as readings were made. This included the intercession, part of which was read by local youngster Ayan.
Dozens of wreaths were tenderly laid at the foot of the war memorial, creating a blanket of poppies. Following the service, the parade made its return to the town centre.
The sound of the armed forces band was matched by the applause of the crowds as they welcomed back the parade, which took the salute at the Town Hall before being dismissed.
You can watch a video of the service on the Nuneaton News page on Facebook. For more images from Nuneaton Remembrance Sunday parade and service 2024, keep an eye on the Nuneaton section of the CoventryLive website.
