The 25th anniversary of the Falklands campaign will be commemorated across 8,000 miles and five time zones, in London and the Falkland Islands on 17 June 2007.
This will be a high impact visual event on Horse Guards Parade and will include a traditional “Drumhead” ceremony.
This will be followed by a parade of veterans and their modern day service counterparts up The Mall to Buckingham Palace to witness a fly past of aircraft from the Falklands era as well as some of those flown by the same squadrons today.
Central to the event will be the personal recollections of veterans and Islanders as they tell their stories in their own words. Senior members of the Royal Family will attend, and it will be covered live by the BBC.
Space in the audience at Horse Guards Parade will be limited, and it is hoped that as many as possible of the campaign’s veterans will be able to attend. If demand for tickets is high they will be allocated in priority order:
(1) Holders of the South Atlantic Medal (1982) and war widows
(2)Other widows and families and
(3)Others, both civilian and military, who were associated with the conflict
The organisers will endeavour to ensure that as many South Atlantic Medal (1982) holders attend as possible. If necessary they will issue tickets to allow medal holders to march even if tickets are not available for their guests in the stands, however all ticket applications should be made as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those successful in their applications will receive notification from the Veterans Agency, and tickets will be sent out along with an information leaflet about the
event in late May 2007.
Please see the official Falklands 25 website at [
www.falklands25.com] further details about commemorative events taking place 14-17 June 2007.
How to apply
You can apply by any of the following methods:
Click on one of the links below to access the application form.
Application Forms
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www.veteransagency.mod.uk] Acrobat Reader Version
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www.veteransagency.mod.uk] Microsoft Word Version
Please ensure you complete the form as fully as possible.
You may post or fax your completed form to Veterans Agency.
Another option is to download the form, complete it electronically, save the form and return to Veterans Agency by email.
If you wish you may apply in writing to;
Veterans Agency,
Room 6108,
Thornton-Cleveleys,
Lancashire, FY5 3WP
01253 330561(UK Only)
+44 1253 330561 (Overseas)
Email: tracy.shepherd1@veteransagency.gsi.gov.uk
The Veterans Agency Helpline will be able to help with any problems.
Freephone Helpline
Free: 0800 169 2277 (UK only)
Free: 0800 169 3458 (Minicom UK only)
+44 1253 866043 (Overseas)