Well-wishers lined the streets to welcome the guard of honour and colour party of the 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, supported by a Corps of Drums provided by the 1st and 2nd Battalions on Sunday (June 8).
A total of six marching bands accompanied the parade and cadets – from Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Rutland – as they marched from London Road through the town centre streets before gathering at the Market Place for a drumhead service.
The Rev Jeremy Safford, led the gathering in prayers and and an Act of Remembrance in front of VIP guests.
Mayor of Kettering Cllr Ben Jameson and Vice Admiral Andy Kyte inspected members of the Royal Anglian Regiment.
Cllr Jameson said: “It was my great honour and privilege to welcome the Royal Anglian Regiment once again to Kettering. To everyone on parade, on behalf of the people of Kettering thank you. Your presence, professionalism and service are a great credit to you and a great honour to this town.”
2. Royal Anglian and Combined Cadet Force parade Kettering : Royal Anglian and Combined Cadet Force parade Kettering
Kettering town centre: crowds line town centre to welcome The Royal Anglian Regiment for Armed Forces Day parade /National World Photo: Alison Bagley
3. Royal Anglian and Combined Cadet Force parade Kettering : Royal Anglian and Combined Cadet Force parade Kettering
Kettering town centre: crowds line town centre to welcome The Royal Anglian Regiment for Armed Forces Day parade /National World Photo: Alison Bagley
4. Royal Anglian and Combined Cadet Force parade Kettering : Royal Anglian and Combined Cadet Force parade Kettering
Kettering town centre: crowds line town centre to welcome The Royal Anglian Regiment for Armed Forces Day parade /National World Photo: Alison Bagley