HMS Raleigh hits the streets for Freedom of Torpoint Parade

HMS Raleigh has exercised its right to the Freedom of Torpoint today with a 350-strong march through the streets of the town.

The Royal Navy training establishment was first granted the right to march through the Cornish town with "swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and Colours flying" in 1997.

Organisers say it helps reinforce the close ties between the town and the training base.

This year's parade included a Guard of Honour formed by recruits in the penultimate week of their 10-week initial naval training course.

They were joined by 10 platoons made up of Royal Navy personnel of all ranks and trainees at varying stages of training.