Every year, more than 37,000 military reservists, who make up approximately one sixth of our Armed Forces personnel, give up their spare time to deploy on exercises and operations that help to protect the UK and its allies. 💂 🌍 This #ReservesDay, we're celebrating those who balance their civilian lives with military careers. 💛 On this special day, listen to Iron Maiden front man and Honorary Group Captain 601 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force, Bruce Dickinson, on his pride serving his countr

2.5K views · 470 reactions | ‍♀️  Today, the Band of the Coldstream Guards performed the Battle of Britain March and the Royal Air Force March Past during Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace in honour of John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot who died on Monday at the age of 105. #thelastofthefew #thefew @royalairforceuk @coldstream_guards @corps_army_music | The Army in London - HQ London District | Facebook

In a touching tribute to John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway DFC, this morning, the Band of the Coldstream Guards performed the Battle of Britain March and the Royal Air Force March Past during the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. 🇬🇧 Per Ardua ad Astra. | HM Armed Forces