Royal Air Force veterans will launch a seven-day fundraising appeal to support the welfare of comrades from conflicts past and present.
Armed with collection tins, supporters aim to raise hundreds of pounds for their ongoing Wings Appeal.
Lord Mayor Cllr Hazel Williams joined organizer Philip Southern and other veterans to mark the annual appeal at Liverpool town hall.
Mr. Southern said: “We are raising funds for past and present service personnel, to support their welfare.
“There are servicemen who were injured in Afghanistan and Iraq and are in need of help.
“The losses in recent months show how much we must support welfare work.
“We have already raised £2,217 for the Wings Appeal this year and we are hopeful that the next week of fundraising will see us into the £3,000 bracket.”
Fundraisers include Royal Air Force Association branch chairman Alan Deakins, secretary Bob Draper and Larry Taylor (DFC).
Two of the ex-servicemen are aged 89 and 90.
Mr. Southern added: “We have already raised £2,217 for the Wings Appeal this year and we are hopeful that the next week of fundraising will see us into the £3,000 bracket.
“Because of our age, we can only do what we can but we hope people dig deep.”
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