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The terrific Red Arrows wowed crowds at an Armed Forces Day celebration in north Wales while a Lancaster Bomber took to the skies in Derbyshire.

Active soldiers, reserves, veterans and families gathered in the seaside town of Llandudno for a parade, receptions, displays and flypasts.

The Red Arrows wowed crowds celebrating Armed Forces Day in north Wales
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The Red Arrows wowed crowds celebrating Armed Forces Day in north WalesCredit: AFP or licensors

Prime Minister Theresa May attended with Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and Princess Anne.

She marked the ceremony by announcing next year's event will be held in Salisbury in response to the nerve agent attack there.

May will say there was "nowhere more suitable" than the Wiltshire city to hold next year's celebrations, describing the military response to the incident as "remarkable".

She said: "In the days immediately following the attack, expert military teams helped to safely move contaminated vehicles.

Those gathered in Llandudno were also treated to a Lancaster Bomber flypast
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Those gathered in Derbyshire were also treated to a Lancaster Bomber flypastCredit: Mercury Press
Theresa May attended the event with her husband, Princess Anne and Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson
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Theresa May attended the event with her husband, Princess Anne and Defence Secretary Gavin WilliamsonCredit: AFP or licensors
The Red Arrows create a heart in the sky over Llandudno
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The Red Arrows create a heart in the sky over LlandudnoCredit: Reuters
A Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft performs an aerobatic display during the national Armed Forces Day celebrations at Llandudno
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A Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft performs an aerobatic display during the national Armed Forces Day celebrations at LlandudnoCredit: AFP or licensors

"The Defence Science and Technology Library at Porton Down then expertly tested the nerve agent.

"Today around 200 specialist military personnel from the Army and RAF continue to support the recovery.

"By holding Armed Forces Day here next year, we are also celebrating the tremendous resilience and great spirit of Salisbury."

She made the announcement as more than 300 similar events, including street parties and military parades, were held around the world.

A Spitfire, Hurricane and a Lancaster Bomber perform an aerobatic display
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A Spitfire, Hurricane and a Lancaster Bomber perform an aerobatic displayCredit: AFP or licensors
A Spitfire entertains crowds in Llandudno
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A Spitfire entertains crowds in LlandudnoCredit: AFP or licensors
Military personel march during the national Armed Forces Day celebrations at Llandudno
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Military personnel march during the national Armed Forces Day celebrations at LlandudnoCredit: AFP or licensors
Crowds line the streets to watch the Army band in Wales
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Crowds line the streets to watch the Army band in Wales
The terrific Red Arrows performed their usual death defying stunts for onlookers
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The terrific Red Arrows performed their usual death defying stunts for onlookersCredit: AFP or licensors
The Royal Air Force Aerobic Team, the Red Arrows, perform an aerobatic display over Llandudno
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The Royal Air Force Aerobic Team, the Red Arrows, perform an aerobatic display over LlandudnoCredit: AFP or licensors
he annual event, which takes place on the the last Saturday of June, honours the men and women of the Armed Forces
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he annual event, which takes place on the the last Saturday of June, honours the men and women of the Armed ForcesCredit: AFP or licensors
Theresa May marked the day by announcing next year's event will be held in Salisbury
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Theresa May marked the day by announcing next year's event will be held in SalisburyCredit: AFP or licensors

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said: "Salisbury was a natural choice to host Armed Forces Day in 2019.

"Our extraordinary servicemen and women continue to help Salisbury and the people of this beautiful cathedral city through the clear up and investigation.

"It's extremely fitting that next year the city and the entire nation will be able to thank them here for their commitment and unwavering service.

"Our servicemen and women are on hand every hour of every day to protect us from the threats we face.

In the village of Tideswell, Derbyshire, people were treated to the sight of a Lancaster Bomber
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In the village of Tideswell, Derbyshire, people were treated to the sight of a Lancaster BomberCredit: Mercury Press
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson talks to soldiers from The Royal Welsh
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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson talks to soldiers from The Royal WelshCredit: EPA
The Red Arrows fly over Llandudno in perfect formation
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The Red Arrows fly over Llandudno in perfect formationCredit: AFP or licensors
Princess Royal takes the Royal Salute during the national Armed Forces Day celebrations at Llandudno
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Princess Royal takes the Royal Salute during the national Armed Forces Day celebrations at LlandudnoCredit: AFP or licensors
Military personnel parade past Britain's Princess Anne in Llandudno
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Military personnel parade past Britain's Princess Anne in LlandudnoCredit: AFP or licensors
A military band performs for locals in Llandudno
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A military band performs for locals in LlandudnoCredit: AFP or licensors
Theresa May and her husband watch the military parade in Wales
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Theresa May and her husband watch the military parade in WalesCredit: AFP or licensors

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"Today I encourage people across the UK to come together and salute them for their tireless commitment."

Speaking ahead of the event, Labour's shadow defence secretary Nia Griffith MP slammed pay cuts to servicemen and women's salaries.

She added: "They serve the nation with courage and dedication and it's high time their service was properly recognised. That's the least they deserve."

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