27 February 2021

In Pictures: Plane fly-past tribute as Captain Sir Tom Moore laid to rest

27 February 2021

Veteran fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore has been laid to rest in a ceremony at Bedford Crematorium.

Sir Tom, who died at the age of 100, won the hearts of the nation after he raised more than £32 million for the NHS by walking laps of his garden during the first coronavirus lockdown.

A memorial plaque in Keighley, West Yorkshire (PA Wire)
Wreath laid for Captain Tom funeral (PA Wire)
The order of service for the funeral (PA Wire)
Members of the Armed Forces pay respects at the funeral (PA Wire)
The funeral cortege arrives for the service (PA Wire)
Captain Sir Tom Moore funeral (PA Wire)
The coffin of Captain Sir Tom Moore was carried by members of the Armed Forces (PA Wire)
Captain Sir Tom Moore's coffin (PA Wire)
A three-round gun salute by a firing party marked the occasion (PA Wire)
Captain Sir Tom Moore funeral (PA Wire)
Dakota performs fly-past (PA Wire)
Daughter Lucy Teixeira and family leave after the service (PA Wire)
Captain Sir Tom Moore funeral (PA Wire)

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