Battle of Britain parade

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Torkelson, center, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, and his wife, Debbie, right, attend the Battle of Britain parade Sept. 19, 2016, in Bury St. Edmunds, England. The parade pays tribute to those who served in the Battle of Britain in 1940. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tenley Long)

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Battle of Britain parade

Veterans, community leaders and members of the armed forces march during the Battle of Britain parade Sept. 19, 2016, in Bury St. Edmunds, England. The parade, led by the band of the Royal Air Force Regiment, serves as a reminder of the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tenley Long)

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Battle of Britain parade

Veterans, community leaders and members of the armed forces prepare for the Battle of Britain parade Sept. 19, 2016, in Bury St. Edmunds, England. The Battle of Britain is a historical event during that occurred World War II during which the Royal Air Force defended the U.K. against the German air force, Luftwaffe, in 1940. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tenley Long)

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Battle of Britain parade

U.S. Air Force Airmen from RAF Mildenhall participate in the Battle of Britain parade Sept. 19, 2016, in Bury St. Edmunds, England. The annual parade, held on the Sunday falling closest to Sept. 15 – Battle of Britain Day – ended with a salute in the Abbey Gardens. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tenley Long)

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Battle of Britain parade

U.S. Air Force honor guard members march during the Battle of Britain parade Sept. 19, 2016, in Bury St. Edmunds, England. The Battle of Britain parade participants started the march out of the Abbey Gardens, followed the route along Angel Hill to St. Mary’s Church then ended back in the gardens. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tenley Long)

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Battle of Britain parade

A flight of U.S. Air Force Airmen march along the road during the Battle of Britain parade Sept. 19, 2016, in Bury St. Edmunds, England. The Battle of Britain is a historical event that occurred during World War II during which the Royal Air Force defended the U.K. against the German air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tenley Long)

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Battle of Britain parade

Published Sept. 23, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Tenley Long
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

RAF Mildenhall, England -- U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Torkelson, center, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, and his wife, Debbie, right, attend the Battle of Britain parade Sept. 19, 2016, in Bury St. Edmunds, England. The parade pays tribute to those who served in the Battle of Britain in 1940. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tenley Long)