Youngsters from Stakesby Primary Academy and Airy Hill School took part in a parade of military-inspired costumes while a Hawk flypast followed the raising of the flag.
Mayor of Whitby, Cllr Linda Wild, said: "It's a proud day for the town and there's a lot of loyalty in Whitby towards the Armed Forces."
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Whitby's Airy Hill School children start their Armed Forces parade from Pannett Park.
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Youngsters from Whitby's Airy Hill School start their parade from Pannett Park, as they set off for Dock End.
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Military at Monday's flag-raising.
picture: Ceri Oakes. Photo: Ceri Oakes
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Members of Whitby Town Council and the Armed Forces watch the ceremony. Photo: Duncan Atkins