Swindonon AFD

Swindon Armed Forces Day

Wiltshire Army Cadets demonstrated their support for Swindon Armed Forces Day through various displays, stands, and public events

Swindon Armed Forces Day

19 June 2023

  • Wiltshire ACF

Wiltshire Army Cadets recently demonstrated their support for Swindon Armed Forces Day through various displays, stands, and public events. Their efforts showcased their commitment to honouring and recognising the brave men and women who are serving and have served in the armed forces.

It was a testament to the strong bond between the Wiltshire Army Cadets and the military community, as well as their dedication to promoting awareness and appreciation for those who serve our country.

Opening and Closing the day, 40 Cadets from the Sword Company Detachments of Abbeyfield, Abbey Park, Calne, Church Place, Dorcan Academy, Marlborough, Royal Wootton Bassett, and Swindon Academy.

Members of the public can look and "play" with some of the cadet's equipment in our stands. Talking with our Cadets and Adult Instructors learning more about the Army Cadets organisations

Displays in the main arena consisted of The Drill Team, Demonstrations of the Army Cadets Syllabus through role-playing and simulation. RSMI Rich Hearn narrating over the sound system.

Also, Cdt L/Cpl Siobhan Jones played The Last Post with praise from Mayor of Swindon

Cadets were inspected and chatted with His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Sarah Rose Troughton, Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC - Conservative MP for South Swindon, and the Mayor of Swindon, Cllr Barbara Parry


  • READY TO MARCH ON

    Parade prepare to march on

  • MARCH ON

    Get On Parade!

  • VIP INSPECT OFFICER

    VIP Inspecting officers

  • MAYOR

    The Mayor of Swindon Cllr Barbara Parry

  • BUCKLAND

    Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC

  • CADETS LORD LT

    Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Sarah Rose Troughton

  • CADETS LORD LT2

    Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Sarah Rose Troughton

  • ON PARADE CADETS CHELSEA PENSIONER GURKHAS3

    Veteran, Cadets, Ghurkhas on parade

  • CADETS CAM TENT

    Cdt L/Cpl Sinclair

  • CADETS GAZEEBO

    Cadets showcaing the ACF

  • PT2

    Demonstrating Physical Training

  • OJ PENSIONER

    Cdt Oakley-Jones and Chelsea Pensioner

  • TAGGER

    Section Battle Drills

  • TAGGER2

    Cadets favourites, Taggers

  • BIG RADIO2

    Cdt L/Cpl Challoner and oversized Radio

  • AFV 7
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Wow just wow! What an absolutely amazing day at the Swindon Armed Forces Day, you blew me away. Your positive, motivated, and enthusiastic attitude was outstanding, I'm so very proud of you all.

CSM Jo Hearn