PICTURES: Here are 17 images of around 60,000 people enjoying Armed Forces Day to celebrate the brave heroes who defend us

Here are a selection of images which show very large crowds descending on Newtownards last weekend as a festival atmosphere celebrated the brave heroes who defend the nation.

Around 60,000 dropped into the north Down town where huge crowds of people lined the streets for a military parade.

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