Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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1. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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2. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
The homecoming parade started in East Walk, continuing through Town Square before ending in St Martin's Square.
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3. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
The Royal Anglian Regiment is the county regiment for Essex and surrounding counties.
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4. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
The parade in Basildon marked the return to the UK of soldiers who have finished a six-month tour in Afghanistan.
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5. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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6. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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7. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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8. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
The parade passed the Towngate Theatre shortly after 12.30pm.
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9. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Mayor of Basildon, Councillor Mo Larkin addressed the soldiers and congratulated them on completing their tour.
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10. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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11. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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12. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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13. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
A marching band provided a rousing soundtrack.
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14. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
The Royal Anglian Regiment are also known as The Vikings.
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15. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
The parade concluded at St Martin's Square where members of the Royal British Legion raised their standards.
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16. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
The troops were also met by HRH The Duke of Gloucester, a first cousin of the Queen, who is Colonel in Chief of the Anglian Regiment.
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17. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Councillor Tony Ball, Leader of Basildon Council said, "We owe an incredible debt to the men and women of the regiment, many of whom hail from our borough."
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18. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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19. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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20. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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21. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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22. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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23. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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24. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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25. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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26. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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27. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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28. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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29. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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30. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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31. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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32. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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33. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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34. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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35. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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36. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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37. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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38. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Veterans also joined the Homecoming Parade.
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39. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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40. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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41. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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42. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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43. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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44. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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45. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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46. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
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47. Royal Anglian Regiment Homecoming Parade In Basildon
Hundreds of people showed their support in Basildon to welcome 250 Royal Anglian troops back from Afghanistan.
