*NEW* Band of The Royal Air Force: Ajex Parade 19/11/23.
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- Опубліковано 20 лис 2023
- Band of The RAF Regiment (corrected) giving music support to the AJEX Parade and Ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on Sunday 19th November 2023.
AJEX Parade and Ceremony commemorates the servicemen and woman of the Jewish faith who have served in the British Armed Forces.
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My heavens MrB you must be tired by now! All this coming and going! Many Thanks for these Spiffing videos! I believe this is the Band of the RAF Regiment. I recognize some of the Musicians.
The marches played were,
1) 2:24-Blue Devils
2) 5:32-Sons of the Brave
3) 8:48-Old Comrades (Alte Kameraden)
4) 13:49-The Voice of the Guns
5) 18:13-The Liberators
6) 26:51-Colonel Bogey
Thank you Delvin, think that's the lot for a little while. 😊 the piece at 19:50 is Elegy on The RAF March Past.
@@MrBaton74You're most welcome Sir! Many thanks for the missing tune! I was looking for it but now I don't have to. Good to hear you'll get to rest! Its been a busy past few weeks!
glad to hear a German march (Old comrades) being played by a British band
Mr. B. A calm and peaceful ceremony, which I, like several others here, have not heard of. Thank you for taking the time to record these ceremonies.
You're very welcome, to be honest it's the first time I've seen the ceremony, only found out about it several weeks ago.
It was great to see the guards and their horses without the throngs of tourists mobbing them. I enjoy seeing all the pomp and tradition. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧
Never heard of this event. Just googled ajex parade to find out more about it...."In 1929, with the rise in Anti-Semitism and fascism in Europe, Jewish veterans grew concerned: a meeting was held in the East End of London and the Jewish Ex-servicemen's Legion was formed. The following year, they organised their first annual Remembrance Parade at Whitehall". Those words still seem to be relevent, in these troubled times, unfortunately. RIP and respect to all that they commemorated on this day. From a fellow brit.
Hi Colby! Thanks for the Info, I'm ashamed to say, in the 10 years I lived in the UK, I was based in London & I went to every Remembrance Day Cenotaph Ceremony, but I'd never heard of this Parade. I would've thought there should've been some mention in the News or Papers, there wasn't as far as I remember. But we know now. Enjoy the rest of your Week & Stay Safe.
@@vickyRoyalHistory Hello vicky. Yep i was living and working in central london during the late 80s and 90s and i never new of this event either. Surprising that none of our british media picked up on it because of its current relevence. Have to say it was qiute moving to hear the national anthem sung so strongly. Enjoy your day too and take it easy girl. lol.
Great Job Mr B! We got a Bonus! Horse Guard Change at Horse Guards. I must say though, The RAF Band Marching with out Music, through the Arch from Horse Guards Parade, I thought was very considerate of them, so the Troopers standing post didn't have to contend with Spooked Chargers. However, the Drums Starting up with the Band just out on the Road, level with the Sentry Box, sort of wasted their Consideration. The Horse threw up his head & the Trooper promptly retired him to the rear of the Box!
Like Colby I'd never heard of the AJEX Parade, another first this Week. So thankyou to Mr B for the Description & thank you to Colby, for the extra Info. I was aware there were Israelis in the RAF during WW2, 1 lost his life in the Battle of Britain, but it never occurred to me that those of the Jewish Faith, were spread through the British Armed Forces, but then I never wondered about any Religious Faith either. Now I come to think of it, there must have been Mormons in the USA Forces too. I do have to make mention of the Spectators, some of whom must be Family & Friends of the Veterans or the Fallen, but not all of them. The applause & respect shown by ALL Spectators, was extremely moving, especially at this time, when I fear Israel & people of the Jewish Faith, would appreciate a friend.
The Band of the RAF Regiment did a splendiferous Job with the Marchs, with a personal favourite as well, Old Comrades (Alte Kameraden) it's a brilliant March. As I saw people in the Parade in Naval Uniform, it's perhaps a little sad that their March list didn't include a March with a Naval Flavour, but I'm not Complaining. Great to hear so many Voices singing the UK National Anthem! Well done the RAF Band on March off!
To all the Police & Armed Forces Personnel, Great Job, Thank You.
To the Spectators, You Show the UK & the Rest of the World what decency & Respect is. You should be Very Proud of Yourselves, as we are Proud of You!
To the Veterans, "The Old Boys & Girls" of the Regiments & Service Arms, You've still got "it". Thank you for everything. Lest we Forget. We will remember them.
Shalom, gat zal eykh bentshn, meyn khbrim. mir veln gedenken zey !
Thank you Vicky, always glad to bring something new to the table, so to speak. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
@@MrBaton74 I always do Mr B, it's the least I can do when you go to the Time & Trouble of Providing us with these Videos. Now for Goodness Sake, go & put your feet up with suitable Beverage & get some rest! You deserve it after all the work around Remembrance Weekend & the Mayors Parade. It won't hurt us to wait a week or 2 for the next Instalment.
@@vickyRoyalHistoryhi Vicky, I hope you are ok, you seem awol from the channel, I trust I’ve done nothing to offend you? If there’s anything I can help with and you don’t want to discuss here please email me, baton74@yahoo.co.uk
Thank you. This is a different video coverage of Remembrance Day from all the rest.
Hi Sugar! I'm sure you know, but just to be clear. The Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph, is, unless it falls on a Weekend, the nearest Sunday to the 11th of November. This year, the 11th November was on a Saturday. So the Official Ceremony took place at 11am, on the 11th Day, of the 11th Month. The Significance of 11/11, is that that's the time & Day that Germany officially Surrendered in 1918, ending WW1, & the Guns fell Quiet. It's a very nice Myth, but it isn't quite True.
Germany did indeed surrender & they signed the Articles of Surrender in a Train Carriage. However, it took time for everyone to get the Word the War was over, the Guns didn't cease Firing for several days. In some of the Cemeteries & War Memorials, there's an inscribed Plaque, "Sacred to the Memory" recording the names of those poor unfortunates who died after the War Officially ended. The Allies decided to agree an actual Time, Day & Month of the End of the War. Hence 11am, 11th November.
Surrender was actually signed at about 2am, which was a silly time really, as many Units on both Sides, couldn't be contacted to advise the Ceasefire & End of the War.
This Parade, was held on the 19th November, 1 Week & 1 day after Remembrance Day. So it won't be on anyone's Remembrance Day or Remembrance Weekend Video, it hadn't happened yet. There are a number of other Parades that take place after the Official one. This is Vintage Mr B, he must have ears like Satellite Dishes, because he's always coming up with "Now for Something Different" Videos or he goes off on a "Field Trip" somewhere & comes up with things like this Parade, that no ones ever heard of, a few weeks ago it was The Band of the Gurkha Regiment, giving a Concert outside a Theatre, promoting a Movie about The Gurkhas. Enjoy the rest of your Week & Stay Safe.
@@vickyRoyalHistory Thank you Vicky..it did seem different for sure.
It is nice that Jewish service men and women are remembered for their service to our country ...whatever the date!
Thanks Mr B. I was there marching past at 8:30. Thanks to all the coppers and bandsmen who gave up their Sunday so we could parade.
You have edited out Adon Olam, every Jewish boys favourite prayer sung rousingly as it signifies the end of the service . RAF Regiment Band played it a bit too reverently, RM Band in 2021 really bashed it out with panache.
Thank you, I've probably got the clip you were referring to but to be honest, and this is in no offence to anybody, but I'm not a religious person of any faith so I don't think I would have realised the significance of the piece.
Hi Nick! Thank You for Sharing this Parade with us! (Not that you had a lot of Choice lol) It was intriguing how it came about. I live in a Commonwealth Country & one thing you can say about the Brits, they never did & still don't differentiate between them selves & anyone else who joins with them by Skin Colour, Religious Faith or Politics. Everyone who fall are treated with the same Reverence & Respect. All those people who fell will not be forgotten, they'll be Remembered, all of them, perhaps not by name, but by their deeds. Veterans are highly Respected, God Bless them, each & every one.
Shalom, gat zal eykh bentshn, meyn khbrim. mir veln gedenken zey
Lest we Forget!@@vickyRoyalHistory
What’s the title of the first March?
I think it's the Band of the RAF Regiment.
RAF Regiment don't have their own band.
So which band was my son in for 5 and a half years? The RAF have three bands, the Central, the RAF College at Cranwell and the Regiment Band based at Northolt.
@@stewartbristow846 Hi Stewart! Is this the Band that does the Official Welcome, when visiting Heads of State or Royalty arrive in Private Jets? I have seen 1 or 2 over the years on TV & I always wondered what the Band was. I think Biden arrived at Northolt in Airforce 1 not long ago & he always expects Bells, Whistles & Bows whenever he goes somewhere.
I stand corrected@@stewartbristow846
@@oddball1953 yes it does, Been on parade with them many times......
when are the R.A.F,bands going to get rid of ponytails it looks ridiculous?
The rules on haircuts, etc, have been changed in all the UK Armed Forces; so, ponytails, beards, etc, are now permitted.
Hello David, Please remember that the RAF, like the Army & RN, now accept Women as Front line Troops, so some of the Serviceman you see, maybe Servicewomen. As far as hair length goes, unless it is a Religious Faith Stipulation, hair is supposed to be no longer than Collar length. You still need permission "to Grow" Facial Hair, if it's due to Religious Faith, then it's Automatically Approved. You will also see some Service Personnel, wearing Turbans or Hijab (Female Muslims), they are allowed instead of Uniform Headwear, due to Religious Faith. This relates to Currently Serving Personnel.
You then have the matter of Reservists & Volunteer Bands. These people are not covered by the Stricter Rules of serving Personnel, for the very good reason that they are Part Time Soldiers, Sailors & Aircrew. They are ofcourse required to be Clean & Tidy when in Uniform, but it's acknowledged that thing like Hair, Tattoos, Body Piercings etc Will be from Time to Time Seen, reflecting the Majority of the Time, they are Civilians. When it comes to Volunteer Musicians they are accepted as they are or you don't have a Band..
Welcome to the New Age of Tolerance & Inclusivity in the Armed Services.