I'm rarely allowed an opinion but I am going to have this one.
I was right proud to see such a brilliant display of ships and the kindly Captains who, when spokento, really seemed to have meant their "pleasure in being here." As the Captain of the Charles de Gaulle said "This is not about the French, the Spanish and the British at war, it is about Nelson, a courageous and skilful Admiral and being part of a maritime force." That was nice.
The guys and girls on the ships looking quite the part of a modern day sailor.
Thought of BEags in the VC10 (I bet he wished he were there!). They just looked good.
The Army and those SHARS looking the part - all nine of them. Just superb.
The Reds did a great display and added to the occasion in their usual fantastic style.
The Queen and Phillip seem to enjoy it. They both waved vigourously - instead of the usual fairy wave.
I fancy the First Sea Lord will rue the day he decided to call the splendour of the day RED and BLUE.
Damn it sir, it was a BATTLE fought with guts and style and led by a brilliant sailor who has been admired for two centuries all over the world. Why did you want to forget TRAFALGAR? Nobody else does!