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

💂‍♀️ 🎵 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

RAF Music incorporates the Central Band of the Royal Air Force & the Royal Air Force Squadronaires, the Band of the Royal Air Force College & the Royal Air Force Swing Wing, the Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment & the Royal Air Force Shades of Blue, and the Royal Air Force Salon Orchestra. RAF Music provides musical support worldwide on behalf of the RAF, to enhance public perception, support State Ceremonial and achieve influence for Defence & National interests. | Royal Air Force