Wing Commander Nick Startup of RAF Coningsby attended the cathedral service and spoke movingly about remembering those who sacrificed for freedoms.

The remembrance parade featured about 750 Lincolnshire Cadet Force members aged 12 to 18, with many cadets preparing to participate in local parades to highlight citizenship and sacrifice.

The International Bomber Command Centre reported more than 1,000 attendees at its annual service, where a roll of honour remembered veterans who died in the last year.

Veterans offered personal reflections, tying their memories to family military histories and the importance of honoring colleagues and loved ones lost in recent campaigns.

Across Lincolnshire, thousands gathered for Remembrance Sunday parades and services, with nearly 2,000 attending Lincoln Cathedral’s remembrance service.

The Bishop of Lincoln, Stephen Conway, noted that skies are still protected by local RAF and armed forces personnel and described the event as powerful, with the parading RAF standards on show.