June 22, 2010 - The famous Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery and the awe-inspiring Royal Artillery Black Knights parachute display team are all set to thrill the crowds at Armed Forces Day on Saturday 26 June at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, South East London from 2 to 4pm.
Greenwich Council is inviting local people to come along to this free event to honour the men and women in the armed forces and local veterans.
The spectacular displays will kick off at 2.20 with the Royal Artillery Band followed by the hoisting of the Armed Forces Day flag. This will be shortly followed by a display from The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery, a performance by the 97 Cadet band and an awe inspiring display by the Black Knights Parachute Team (weather permitting). The Army Rock Band will close the event at approx 4.00pm.
The Woolwich Barracks was home to the Royal Artillery until 2007. Taking their place are the 2nd Battalion The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment, an infantry unit of about 600 military personnel. Next year they will be joined by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery - along with about 120 horses.
Built between 1776 and 1802, the Woolwich Barracks has been designated one of the MoD's "core sites” and will host the Olympic Shooting events and Paralympic Shooting and Archery events during the London 2012 Games.
The Royal Artillery Barracks is on Repository Road, Woolwich, London SE18 5DP
For media information please contact Dee Delany on 020 8921 5040 or email dee.delany@greenwich.gov.uk
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