Armed Forces Day parade celebrates Army map-makers
BBCAn Armed Forces Day parade has marked the bicentenary of British army map-making units.
Hermitage in Berkshire was the home of 42 Engineer Regiment (Geographic) until 2014 and remains a base for trainees.
In nearby Newbury, the Royal Engineers exercised their Freedom of the Town with a march which celebrated the 200th birthday of three of the regiment's squadrons.
Elsewhere, Armed Forces Day events were held across the country, including a national celebration at Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire.
In Newbury, a large crowd turned out for the event, which included the Nottinghamshire Band of the Royal Engineers.
WO Paul Thomas said: "I absolutely love doing these parades.
"The civilian community basically only see the British army when we're parading through the streets... Armed Forces Day is a very important day for us to show off ourselves in this way."
Ian Thurgate, who served in the Royal Engineers, said: "We're very proud to be part of Newbury and I hope that Newbury's very proud that we're on the doorstep."
The map-making units were formed in 1825 to undertake the Ordnance Survey of Ireland, according to Newbury Town Council.
The mayor of Newbury, Councillor David Harman, said: "Our long and friendly relationship with the Royal Engineers culminated in the granting of the Freedom of the Town in 1997, and we are proud to celebrate that ongoing bond."
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