At 9am this morning, at the bottom entrance of Dalton Barracks, motorbikes of all shapes and sizes were arriving, sometimes in small groups, and sometimes in droves.
The bikes drove up the runway, of ex-Raf Abingdon; they made a donation to the Royal British Legion, then left in a huge convoy from the top end of Dalton Barracks.
Their destination was RAF Brize Norton, 24 miles away, where soldiers killed in action are repatriated.
I have no idea how many motorbikes took part – it was amazing, but my mum – who lives in Cumnor, said that the road was full of motorbikes, for two or three hours, and people from Cumnor stood by the roadside to cheer them on.
I was there on my bike. The official number of bikes that took part will be posted soon, I understand. Hopefully, the event has shown our armed forces and their families just how much we all appreciate their service. VERY many thanks to everyone who came out to cheer the riders on!
Wow would love to have seen it all in action! Fabulous respect!