A MOVING parade steeped in military history will take place in Cheltenham this weekend to commemorate the Battle of Britain.
The RAF Central Flying School, which used to be based in Little Rissington and has had the freedom of the borough since 1962, will make a poignant return to the town.
It has the honour of possessing a Queen's Colour, which is only paraded on special occasions and always with an armed guard.
The Standard will be paraded in Cheltenham on Sunday, accompanied by cadets, serving RAF members from the region and veterans. There will be a short service at the war memorial outside the Municipal Offices at noon following a church service in St Mary's Church at 10.45am.