Remembrance Day Cenotaph March Past 8th November 2026
Marching under the banner RAF PTI Association
The national ceremony is held in London at the Cenotaph on Whitehalll, starting with two minutes silence at 11am and concluding with the end of The Nation’s Thank You procession at 1:30 p.m.
The main part of the ceremony consists of the laying of wreaths by members of the royal family, and other dignitaries, a service of remembrance with prayers and a hymn.
It is immediately followed by a march past by thousands of ex-service personnel and contingents from other organisations. Marchers salute the Cenotaph as they pass and wreaths are handed over to be laid around it.
The association had not approached the Royal British Legion to register our association in the past and our involvement was triggered through an observation that our branch was only being represented by one of our specialisations, namely PJI’s as The Canopy Club rather than the trade itself, so your exec committee set out to investigate!
2025 report and photos
Cenotaph 2025: A Glorious Day of Remembrance and Brotherhood.
Sunday, November 9th, 2025, delivered a day that was nothing short of perfect for the annual act of National Remembrance. Under glorious November sunshine, with crowds lining the streets thick with gratitude, the RAF PTI Association Contingent once again marched with pride toward the Cenotaph.
The day was a powerful, poignant reminder of service and sacrifice, but also a tremendous celebration of the enduring camaraderie and brotherhood that bonds those who wore The Badge.
The Build-Up and the Briefing
Naturally, the commitment to Remembrance was preceded by the mandatory Saturday evening social. While details remain suitably hazy, it’s understood that the “Porter Heads” were successfully deployed and morale was robustly tested.
The following morning, commitment kicked in early. A dedicated (and possibly slightly stiff) contingent of Association members assembled on Horse Guards Parade at the brutal hour of 0830, necessitating an 0600 start. This, of course, allowed us to execute the timeless military exercise known as “Hurry up and wait” with maximum efficiency.
For those yet to experience the grand scale of the Cenotaph Parade, our Veteran marchers offer two golden nuggets of advice: given the finish time is around 1300, reliable footwear is a must, and an empty bladder is an absolute essential. You’ve been warned.
As we stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Veterans from across the Services, the atmosphere was one of profound personal reflection, often punctuated by proud families waving from the packed sidewalks.
It’s a moment that always transcends the parade ground, reminding us why we march.
Our wreath was carried by Martin Whitcombe
The following members attended:
L-R: Martin Whitcombe, John Grindrod, Paul Bryant, Graham Holmes, Tony Green, Chris Williams, Les Hammond, Dominic O’Sullivan, Roy Hunte, Ian Nicholls, Bob Lester, Martin Burnell and David Gerrish
Shown in the photograph below:
Thank you all for turning out. Until next year, stand easy, and keep those shoes polished.
Dominic O’Sullivan 2025 Event Organiser
Cenotaph Lead for 2026 to be confirmed .
RAF PTI Association 