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The Mayor of St Edmundsbury, Councillor John Wayman, leads the civic procession through the Abbey Gardens, with the Commander of the Third Air Force, Major General Kenneth W Hess, and Leader of the Council, Councillor Derek Redhead
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The Mayor presents an illuminated copy of the Freedom resolution to Major General Hess
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Major General Hess and the Mayor greet representatives of RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath at the Review of Parade in the Great Court of the Abbey Gardens
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Flypast of four F15 Strike Eagle jets above Angel Hill in symbolic 'Missing Man' formation - a reminder of the sacrifices airmen have made over the years
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Colonel Phillip C Miller Jr, Logistics Director of the Third Air Force, leads the march past along Angel Hill with standard bearers at head of parade
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Canon John Hayden accepts one of the standards in St Mary's Church
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The Freedom scroll is paraded through the town centre as the Third Air Force exercises its Freedom of the Borough
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Crowds on Angel Hill enjoy the spectacle of the USAF Honour Guard from Washington DC
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Local enthusiasts display a collection of vintage World War 2 American vehicles
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Crowds enjoy a display of American square dancing in the Abbey Gardens, bringing America Week celebrations in Bury St Edmunds to a close
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