The distinctive Hawk fast jets flew over Scarborough as well as the British’s Army Catterick Garrison, and RAF Leeming. Scarborough was due to host this year’s Armed Forces Day National Event which was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. Ahead of the flypast, a small number of representatives from all three services attended a short flag-raising service at Scarborough Castle alongside senior leaders from Scarborough Borough Council. Photos taken by Scarborough-born SAC Hannah Smoker, an RAF photographer in Red 10.
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The Hawk jets are pictured flying over Scarborough, with the castle below. Photo: Crown Copyright 2020.
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Flight Sergeant John Brooke-Smith, Able Rate Ahron Reilly (HMS Calliope) from Newcastle, Private Michael Normandale (4 Yorks), with WO Terry Miller (HMS Calliope) from Newcastle giving the salute, at the flag raising ceremony in Scarborough Castle. Photo: Crown Copyright 2020.
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The South Bay, including the Grand Hotel, can be seen. Photo: Crown Copyright 2020.
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A welcome from RAF Leeming personnel. Photo: Crown Copyright 2020.