Around a hundred soldiers marched through Beverley with bayonets fixed, colours flying and bands playing as they exercised their freedom rights.
Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion of The Yorkshire Regiment took part in the Freedom Parade on Friday, 30 June in Beverley led by commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Humpris.
The Yorkshire Regiment marched through the streets of Beverley today as over 20,000 people turned up to welcome them home from Iraq. The RAF Sea King Rescue Helicopter got things started with a low fly by over the crowds that had gathered to show their appreciation to personnel of the Yorkshire Regiment. After a short ceremony at the specially closed North Bar the Yorkshire Regiment passed through North Bar marching…
The Yorkshire Regiment did a freedom march / parade through Beverley, these pictures were taken by local business owner, Paul Staniford of Stanifords Estate agents. Click on the small image to open a larger image… Yorkshire Regiment Parade, Beverley, 23rd July 2009 – pictures by Paul Staniford of Stanifords Extate Agents